Death toll of Bhotekoshi floods reaches 1,341 as 4,044 people go missing
Summary
The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flash flood has risen to 1,341, with 4,044 people still missing. Security agencies are continuing search-and-rescue operations as DNA samples are collected to identify the dead.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flash flood death toll has reached 1,341, while 4,044 people remain missing.
- Nepal Police says 9,151 injured people have been rescued, with 3,098 kept in safe holding centers.
- Of the recovered bodies, 1,037 have been cremated and managed, while identification of the rest is ongoing.
- DNA samples from 2,472 people, including victims and relatives, have been collected for identification purposes.
