Bhotekoshi Flood Update: 1,453 Bodies Recovered

Kathmandu. As of 8:00 AM on Friday, 1,453 bodies have been recovered following the devastating flood in Rasuwa's Bhotekoshi.

Out of the total, 1,451 bodies were found across various districts: 236 in Rasuwa, 204 in Nuwakot, 72 in Dhading, 368 in Chitwan, 79 in Gorkha, 38 in Tanahun, 232 in Nawalparasi East, and 222 in Nawalparasi West. Additionally, 2 people passed away while undergoing treatment in Kathmandu.

To date, 1,334 bodies have been managed (buried securely) after completing necessary procedures, including DNA sample collection for identification. A total of 3,389 DNA samples have been collected for identification—1,329 from the deceased and 2,060 from relatives.

Furthermore, details of 1,421 unidentified bodies have been uploaded to the Nepal Police website.

A total of 7,975 police personnel have been deployed in the flood-affected areas for rescue, search, relief distribution, and body management operations. Search efforts are currently underway for 4,718 missing individuals.

Similarly, 1,215 individuals are currently housed in holding centers across various districts.