Death toll from Bhotekoshi floods reaches 1,395, more than 5,000 still missing
Summary
The death toll from the Bhotekoshi floods has climbed to 1,395, with 5,130 people still missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Rescue, treatment and relief operations are continuing across affected districts, while DNA identification of recovered bodies is underway.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi floods have killed 1,395 people and left 5,130 unaccounted for, according to the latest NDRRMA data.
- Bodies have been recovered across multiple districts, with identification of the remaining victims ongoing through DNA testing.
- More than 13,700 people have been rescued, and thousands are staying in holding centers in Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Dhading.
- Government agencies, health workers and security forces are carrying out search, rescue, treatment and relief operations.
