In predominantly Hindu Nepal, mourning periods last 13 days, during which close family members stay home and relatives visit to pay their respects. Rituals are held on the final day to pray for the souls of the departed.

Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.

By Saurabh Sharma, Sarita Chaganti Singh and Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Flood-hit Nepal will ask wealthier countries and global agencies for financial help this week, arguing they should contribute to the $5 billion needed for initial rebuilding as the disaster shows how climate change has hit poor countries that did little to cause it,

More than 3,000 people are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit following a glacial collapse high in the Himalayan region.

Experts warn of a risk of communicable diseases, malnutrition, and mental health conditions following catastrophic flooding that has killed thousands. Sophie Cousins reports.

Grant funding empowers Lions to provide emergency relief and longer-term recovery Lions Support Flood-Affected Communities in Nepal Lions spend time with children in Nepal following widespread flooding.

Satellite images show the destruction caused by Nepal’s deadly floods. The cost of losses and damage is expected to run to several billion dollars.

A string of miracle rescues in recent days has kept hopes alive that more people might still be saved from the catastrophe of August 26 when a glacier collapsed, sending a mass of mud and rock crashing into a river along the border between Nepal and China's Tibet.