Families Await News of Relatives Lost in Bhote Koshi Flood
Summary
Families in Banke are waiting for news of relatives lost in the Bhote Koshi flood, with missing persons still unidentified and funeral rites delayed. DNA samples have been collected, but many families say they cannot move forward until authorities confirm whether their loved ones are dead or missing.
Key Points
- Families in Banke have been unable to perform funeral rites because relatives who disappeared in the Bhote Koshi flood have not been found alive or dead.
- DNA samples were collected from affected families and sent for testing, but the report has not yet arrived.
- Banke officials said 23 people remain missing from the flood, with three bodies identified and 32 people rescued safely.
- Local authorities said they will continue the search and support orphaned children and other affected families.
