Bhotekoshi Flood Update: 1,344 bodies recovered, search and rescue efforts ongoing
Summary
The Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa has left 1,344 people dead and 4,898 missing, with search and rescue operations still underway. Police have collected DNA samples from the deceased and relatives to help identify the bodies.
Key Points
- A catastrophic flood on August 26 in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa has killed 1,344 people, according to Police Headquarters.
- Police say 4,898 people remain unaccounted for, including locals and foreign nationals.
- Search and rescue operations are continuing, and 8,631 people have been rescued so far.
- DNA samples have been collected from 1,260 deceased individuals and 972 relatives to assist in identification.
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