Why the 26th is seen as a 'jinxed' date after Nepal floods
Over the years, the 26th day of the month has been associated with numerous major catastrophes, leading many to call it a 'jinxed' date. The most recent occurrence was the devastating floods in Nepal on August 26, which claimed more than 1,000 lives. Other major tragedies occurring on this date include the Indian Ocean tsunami on December 26, 2004, the Gujarat earthquake on January 26, 2001, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26, 1986, and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.