Nepal observes National Mourning this Monday for the more than 1,300 victims of a glacial lake outburst flood that struck the Rasuwa district along the Chinese border 13 days ago, with the national flag flying at half-staff on government buildings and diplomatic missions abroad, as both Nepal and China mourn their dead.
The mourning period coincides with the 13-day mark since the August 26 disaster, which aligns with Hindu funeral traditions. The glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border triggered an avalanche of ice and rocks that unleashed devastating flooding.
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In Nepal, authorities have confirmed 1,342 deaths, with approximately 4,900 people still unaccounted for—among them 583 foreign nationals. On the Chinese side, a mudflow at the Gyirong border crossing resulted in 43 fatalities and 519 missing persons.
The Chinese embassy in Nepal joined the National Day of Mourning, holding commemorative services this Monday, September 7. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming confirmed that his country’s flag also flew at half-staff in honor of the mudslide victims. In a message posted on his official X social media account, the ambassador stated that China and Nepal “will always stand together with hope and resilience, overcoming difficulties and rebuilding our homes together.”
On the National Day of Mourning of Nepal, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal held memorial services on September 7, 2026. The Chinese national flag flies at half-mast to mourn the victims of the August 26 mudslide. China
and Nepal
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— Ambassador Zhang Maoming (@PRCAmbNepal) September 7, 2026
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