1,344 Bodies Recovered After Bhote Koshi River Flood, 4,898 Still Missing
Summary
The Bhote Koshi River flood has left 1,344 people dead and 4,898 still missing, according to the latest update from Nepal Police. More than 8,600 people have been rescued, while DNA collection and identification efforts are underway for the deceased and missing.
Key Points
- Nepal Police says 1,344 bodies have been recovered after the Bhote Koshi River flood, with 4,898 people still missing.
- Among the missing are 2,930 Nepali citizens and 618 foreign nationals; 8,631 people have been rescued alive so far.
- Police have mobilized 7,212 personnel for search and rescue, and 25 officers are still out of contact.
- DNA samples from 2,232 people have been collected, and details of 1,270 unidentified people have been uploaded online.
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