1,353 Bodies Recovered from Bhote Koshi Flood; 3,992 Still Missing
Summary
A total of 1,353 bodies have been recovered from the Bhote Koshi flood, while 3,992 people remain missing. Authorities are continuing search, rescue, identification, and body management operations, with DNA testing being prioritized for identification.
Key Points
- 1,353 bodies have been recovered from the Bhote Koshi flood and 3,992 people are still missing.
- Police say 9,159 injured people have been rescued, with 3,190 kept in a holding center.
- DNA samples have been collected from 2,376 people, including 1,181 deceased and 1,195 relatives.
- Nepal Police, the Nepali Army, the Armed Police Force, and other government bodies are involved in the ongoing operations.
