KATHMANDU, Sept 5: The bodies of 1,294 people have been recovered so far following the devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on August 26, while 5,053 people remain unaccounted for.
With the disaster causing massive loss of life and property, security agencies have intensified search and rescue operations for those still missing.
According to the latest figures released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Friday evening, 140 bodies have been recovered in Rasuwa, 184 in Nuwakot, 67 in Dhading, 73 in Gorkha, 38 in Tanahun, 221 in Nawalparasi East and 212 in Nawalparasi West. In addition, 359 human remains have been recovered from various locations.
1,344 bodies recovered, 4,898 remain missing in Bhotekoshi Floo...
NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat said that, according to the latest figures received from the Rasuwa District Administration Office, around 2,130 people remain unaccounted for in Rasuwa, around 2,340 in Nuwakot and 583 foreign nationals are also among those missing.
Given the large number of people still unaccounted for, NDRRMA said search and rescue operations have been further intensified.
A total of 13,095 people have been rescued so far from the flood-affected areas. According to NDRRMA, the Nepali Army rescued 4,157 people, Nepal Police 4,068 and the Armed Police Force 4,870.
Meanwhile, the identities of 96 deceased people have been confirmed and their bodies handed over to their families, NDRRMA said. Mahat said 5,663 injured and affected people have received medical treatment so far.
Of those receiving treatment, 314 were treated at various hospitals, 3,266 by the Nepali Army and 2,083 by the Armed Police Force.
As many as 4,627 people are currently taking shelter at 37 holding centers established in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. State agencies are providing relief and managing basic needs while keeping displaced and affected people in safe locations.
The Bhotekoshi flood caused extensive loss of life and infrastructure in a matter of hours, prompting security agencies, local governments and various government and non-government organizations to remain engaged in search, rescue, treatment and relief operations.
NDRRMA said efforts to locate and rescue those still unaccounted for have been further intensified.
