102 Bodies Recovered from Bhote Koshi Flood Brought to Kaski
Summary
102 bodies from the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa have been brought to Kaski and stored at Pokhara Health Science Academy’s morgue. Officials say identification is underway through photos and DNA testing, while limited morgue capacity has made body management difficult.
Key Points
- 102 bodies from the Bhote Koshi flood have been brought to Kaski from several districts, including Tanahun, Nawalpur, Dhading and Gorkha.
- The bodies are being kept at Pokhara Health Science Academy’s morgue, which has a capacity of only 88 bodies and is already full.
- Authorities have begun identification efforts using photographs and DNA samples.
- Unidentified bodies will be managed according to body management procedures and final rites may be performed if no one claims them.
