4 bodies and human remains found inside Chilime tunnel

Summary

Four bodies and a human body part have been recovered from the underground powerhouse of the Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa after the Bhotekoshi flood. The flood death toll has climbed to 1,403, with more than 6,000 people still reported missing.

Key Points
  • Four bodies and a human body part were recovered from the underground powerhouse of the Chilime Hydropower Project in Rasuwa.
  • The bodies were found on the 22nd day after the Bhotekoshi flood, which had trapped six people inside the tunnel.
  • The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says 1,403 bodies have been recovered and more than 6,000 people remain missing.
  • Only 104 of the recovered bodies have been identified so far.
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