US approves $1m forensic support for Nepal flood victim identification
Summary
The United States has approved $1 million in additional forensic support for Nepal Police to help identify victims of the recent floods, including DNA analysis kits. Washington says it has now provided more than $5 million in humanitarian, health and forensic assistance for flood-affected communities.
Key Points
- The US State Department has approved $1 million in additional funding for forensic support to Nepal Police after the recent floods.
- The support includes DNA analysis kits and FBI forensic specialists helping with disaster victim identification.
- Total US assistance for the flood response has risen to more than $5 million, including food, shelter, health and WASH support through partner organizations.
- The US military has also delivered recovery supplies, first-aid kits, stretchers and loaders to support Nepal-led search and rescue operations.
