1,355 bodies recovered, 4,996 still unaccounted for in Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
The death toll from the Bhotekoshi flood has climbed to 1,355, with 4,996 people still unaccounted for. Rescue teams have evacuated 13,396 people and 6,672 injured have received treatment across eight affected districts.
Key Points
- 1,355 bodies have been recovered from flood-affected areas as of 11 am Monday, according to NDRRMA.
- Chitwan recorded the highest number of recoveries, followed by Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, Nuwakot and Rasuwa.
- A total of 21,402 personnel from the Nepal Police, Nepali Army and Armed Police Force have been deployed for rescue and relief operations.
- 4,996 people remain unaccounted for despite ongoing rescue efforts.
