Rasuwa floods: 1,386 bodies recovered, 5,130 people still missing
Summary
After the Bhotekoshi floods and landslides on August 26, 1,386 bodies and human remains have been recovered while 5,130 people remain missing. Authorities are conducting DNA testing, tracking relief distribution through the Setu app, and moving against misleading social media posts.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says 1,386 bodies and human remains have been recovered after the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods and landslides.
- A total of 5,130 people remain missing, and DNA testing is underway to identify the deceased and match relatives of the missing.
- Relief supplies are still being sent to affected districts, though shipments from Kathmandu have recently slowed as some areas reported sufficient stocks.
- The government has begun acting against misleading posts and old or AI-generated videos shared on social media during the disaster.
