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Nepal floods: Hundreds of unidentified bodies

Nepal floods: Hundreds of unidentified bodies

Summary

Severe floods in Nepal have caused many deaths, and hospitals and morgues in Kathmandu are overwhelmed with bodies. Authorities have started collecting DNA from families of missing people to help identify the deceased as chances of finding survivors decrease.

Key Facts

  • Devastating floods hit Nepal about a week ago.
  • Many bodies remain unidentified in hospitals and morgues in Kathmandu.
  • Authorities began taking DNA samples from relatives to identify the dead.
  • Hope of finding more survivors is fading.
  • In Bharatpur, a city in Nepal, authorities have started burying unidentified bodies.
  • The floods have created a crisis for local health and emergency services.
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