Rasuwa flood toll mounts as 1,367 bodies are recovered
Summary
The death toll from the August 26 flash floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems has reached 1,367, with 102 bodies identified and handed over to families. More than 5,000 people remain officially listed as missing as search and rescue operations continue across several affected districts.
Key Points
- A total of 1,367 bodies have been recovered after the flash floods that struck the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems on August 26.
- NDRRMA says 102 bodies have been identified and handed over to families.
- The official missing-person list stands at 5,132, including security personnel, government employees, bank staff and foreign tourists.
- Search, rescue, relief and other management operations are ongoing across affected districts.
