Nepal floods: 616 dead, morgues overflow as bodies wash up downstream
A flash flood in the border area between Nepal and Tibet killed at least 616 people. Morgues in Nepal are overflowing, with authorities converting buildings into temporary mortuaries. Unidentified bodies have surfaced downstream in Indian districts along the Gandak river.
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The catastrophic flood in the border area between Nepal and Tibet has claimed at least 616 lives, announced by the Nepali police on Saturday.
Nepal’s flood catastrophe worsens: 616 dead, morgues run out of space as bodies wash up downstream The Statesman
Morgues in Nepal are overflowing with bodies from a recent flash flood. Authorities are converting buildings into temporary mortuaries as district facilities are full. Hundreds of security personnel are searching riverbanks for more recovered remains. Bodies are being moved between districts for preservation and identification efforts. Unidentified bodies have also surfaced downstream in Indian districts along the Gandak river.