Bhote Koshi floods: 1,395 confirmed dead; over 5,130 still missing
Summary
Bhote Koshi floods have left 1,395 people confirmed dead and 5,130 still missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Search, rescue and relief operations are continuing across affected districts, with thousands of displaced residents sheltered in holding centers.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says 1,395 bodies have been recovered after the Bhote Koshi floods, with 5,130 people still missing.
- Only 104 bodies have been identified so far, and DNA testing is underway for the remaining victims.
- Search, rescue and relief operations are ongoing across the affected districts, where 13,737 people have been rescued.
- Displaced residents are being sheltered in 33 holding centers, while hospitals and security forces continue treatment and medical support.
