Nepal observes national mourning for Bhotekoshi flood victims
Summary
Nepal is observing a day of national mourning for victims of the devastating Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa. Authorities say 1,342 bodies have been recovered and 3,992 people remain missing as search, rescue, and relief operations continue.
Key Points
- The government has declared a day of national mourning on September 7 for those killed in the Bhotekoshi flood.
- Government offices, embassies, and diplomatic missions will fly the national flag at half-mast.
- Nepal Police said 1,342 bodies have been recovered and 3,992 people are still missing.
- Rescue, relief, medical treatment, and DNA-based identification efforts are continuing in the affected districts.
