Details of 2,294 missing victims of Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood unveiled

Summary

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has published details of 2,294 people missing after the Bhote Koshi floods, along with information on 171 missing foreign nationals. Families have been asked to submit claims within seven days if any listed person is found alive or located.

Key Points
  • The NDRRMA has released verified details of 2,294 missing people from 32 districts after the Bhote Koshi floods on August 26.
  • Rasuwa has the highest number of missing persons, with 1,583 reported cases.
  • The list also includes 171 missing citizens from seven foreign countries, based on information from diplomatic missions and the Department of Consular Services.
  • The authority says 1,457 people have died so far and 5,285 remain missing in total.
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