How will Nepal verify those missing after the Bhotekoshi floods?
Summary
Nepal’s disaster authority has begun verifying people missing in the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods so the government can declare them dead and provide relief to their families. Families of those officially declared dead will receive Rs200,000 per person, while foreign nationals will be verified through diplomatic channels.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has started collecting and verifying details of people missing in the Bhotekoshi floods.
- Missing persons can be declared dead after verification, allowing their families to receive Rs200,000 per deceased person in relief.
- The process requires local ward and disaster committees to publish, review, and finalise missing-person lists, with a public objection period.
- Foreign nationals missing in the disaster will be verified through embassies and diplomatic missions via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
