1,436 bodies recovered so far since Bhotekoshi floods
Summary
Since the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods, 1,436 bodies have been recovered from affected districts, while search operations continue for 4,655 missing people. Nepal Police says 3,283 DNA samples have been collected and 1,362 unidentified bodies have been posted on its website.
Key Points
- 1,436 bodies have been recovered so far from districts affected by the Bhotekoshi floods disaster.
- Police have collected 3,283 DNA samples and buried 1,292 bodies after sample collection for identification.
- Details of 1,362 unidentified bodies have been uploaded on the Nepal Police website.
- Search operations are continuing for 4,655 missing persons, with 7,975 police personnel mobilized for disaster response.
