Bhotekoshi Flood: Government's decision to observe national mourning on August 22 in honor of the deceased
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Media Baaji
- Thu, 3 September 2026
Kathmandu. The government has decided to observe national mourning in memory of those who died in Bhotekosi flood in Rasuwa. The cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to observe national mourning on the 13th day of the incident i.e. 22nd of August in memory of those who died in the flood.
According to government spokesperson and education minister Sasmit Pokharel, the national flag will be flown at half-mast in government offices and Nepali embassies and missions abroad on the day of national mourning.
Due to the severe flood in the Bhotekosi river, there has been a huge loss of life in the affected areas including Rasuwa. According to the government, the search for those who disappeared after the flood and the rescue and relief work of the affected are also continuing.
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