Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims
Summary
Nepal is observing a day of national mourning for victims of the Bhotekoshi River floods in Rasuwa, with flags flying at half-mast at government offices and diplomatic missions abroad. Authorities say 1,342 bodies have been recovered, 3,992 people remain unaccounted for, and search, rescue and identification efforts are continuing.
Key Points
- Nepal declared September 7 a day of national mourning for those killed in the Bhotekoshi River floods and landslides.
- National flags are being flown at half-mast at government offices across Nepal and at Nepali missions abroad.
- Authorities say 1,342 bodies have been recovered and 3,992 people are still unaccounted for.
- Search, rescue and DNA identification work continues, with 9,159 people rescued so far.
