Bhotekoshi flood: 1,454 bodies recovered, 4,718 still missing
Summary
A total of 1,454 bodies from the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood have been recovered, while 4,718 people remain missing, according to Nepal Police. Search, rescue and body management operations are continuing across multiple affected districts.
Key Points
- Nepal Police say 1,454 bodies from the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood have been recovered so far.
- A total of 1,334 recovered bodies have been managed after DNA sampling and other procedures.
- Police have deployed 7,975 personnel for rescue, search, relief distribution and body management.
- Search operations are continuing for 4,718 people still reported missing.
