Bhotekoshi Flood: 1,290 dead, 8,197 rescued, 4,800 missing so far
Summary
The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flash floods has reached 1,290, with 4,798 people still missing and 8,197 rescued alive. Nepal Police have collected DNA samples from victims and relatives as search and identification efforts continue in Rasuwa and surrounding areas.
Key Points
- Nepal Police say 1,290 bodies have been recovered from the Bhotekoshi flood disaster, including children, women and men.
- 4,798 people remain missing while 8,197 people have been rescued alive, including 1,055 foreign nationals.
- Police have collected DNA samples from 1,143 deceased individuals and 711 relatives to help identify the dead.
- Search, rescue and body management operations are continuing in Rasuwa and nearby flood-hit areas.
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