Rasuwa flood: Authorities move to verify missing-person data

Summary

Authorities are verifying missing-person records after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa and Nuwakot to remove duplicate entries and establish an accurate count of those still unaccounted for. District offices will update confirmed details in the Setu app.

Key Points
  • Authorities held a virtual meeting with chief district officers, security committee members and emergency operation officials from all 77 districts to verify missing-person data after the Bhotekoshi flood.
  • Officials found duplicate entries because some people were reported missing both in their home districts and in flood-hit Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
  • District administration offices will verify records and enter confirmed details into the Setu app.
  • The goal is to remove duplicate names and determine the actual number of people still missing.
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