Mountains of Sorrow: Nepal's Flash Flood Disaster and the Limits of Human Resilience The Himalayas have long been a symbol of awe and reverence, their towering peaks a testament to nature's raw power.
On Monday, Nepal observed a national day of mourning for the victims of a devastating flash flood that swept through villages in a Himalayan valley along the border with Tibet.
At least 1,287 people are confirmed dead, with over 5,000 still missing. The tragedy is all the more poignant given Nepal's history of coping with natural disasters.