September 7, 2026, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal: Candles have been lit to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the floods that struck the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa on August 26, 2026. The government has declared a day of national mourning today; meanwhile, the deaths of 1,356 people have been confirmed, and approximately 5,000 remain missing following the Rasuwa floods. (Credit Image: © Chandra Bahadur Ale/ZUMA Press Wire) #zumapress #journalism #nepal #nationalmourningday chandra_bdr_ale