Two Major Natural Disasters in One Month Cause 1427 Deaths
Summary
Two major disasters in a month have killed 1,427 people in Nepal, with 4,093 still missing after flooding in Bhote Koshi and recent monsoon-triggered landslides and floods. Authorities say DNA testing is underway to identify bodies as rescue and response efforts continue across affected districts.
Key Points
- Two major natural disasters in one month have left 1,427 people dead and 4,093 missing in Nepal.
- The Bhote Koshi flood alone accounted for 1,399 deaths, while 27 more deaths were confirmed from recent rain-related floods and landslides.
- Authorities have collected thousands of DNA samples from bodies and relatives to help identify the dead and missing.
- Heavy rain from a Bay of Bengal low-pressure system affected 15 local units and displaced about 2,000 people to safer areas.
