1,344 bodies recovered, 4,898 remain missing in Bhotekoshi Flood
Summary
The Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa has killed at least 1,344 people, with 4,898 still missing as search and rescue operations continue. Nepal Police says 8,631 injured people have been rescued and DNA samples are being collected to identify the dead and missing.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa has left 1,344 people dead and 4,898 missing.
- Nepal Police says 501 recovered bodies remain unidentified, while 1,030 bodies have already been buried or managed.
- A total of 8,631 injured people have been rescued, and 3,655 have been placed in holding centers.
- DNA samples from 2,232 people are being collected to help identify victims and missing persons.
Other Coverage of This Story
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myrepublica.nagariknetwork.comThe death toll from the Bhotekoshi flash flood has climbed to 1,293, while 4,798 people remain missing. Police say 8,197 …
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