A mourning period has come to a close for those affected by recent flooding. The floods resulted in over 1,300 deaths and some 5,000 people missing, including foreigners. Family members of the missing have performed symbolic funerals, as traditional cremation ceremonies cannot be held without the bodies.

These rituals are important in the culture, allowing families to pay their respects. Further details about the flooding and its impact are available, including the significance of the 13-day mourning period in the affected communities.