Nepal Begins Temporary Burial of Unidentified Flood Victims as Bodies Begin to Decompose - The Tribune
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As rescue operations continue in Nepal, bodies trapped in debris and swamps in low-lying areas are raising the risk of an epidemic. Authorities are searching for survivors and missing people. Meanwhile, the Bhotekoshi River's strong current swept away large trees, iron bridges, and numerous structures along its path.
Nepal begins temporary burial of unidentified flood victims as bodies begin to decompose - The Tribune
Nepal has begun temporarily burying unidentified flood victims as prolonged exposure to water and decomposition make identification increasingly difficult. So far, 903 bodies have been recovered, while 4,200 people remain unaccounted for, the government said on Monday.
Cadavers are decomposing before they are identified, leading authorities to bury them in common ditches to avoid health risks.
Bodies decompose before they are identified: authorities want to avoid health risks. Number of disappeared is already close to 5,000. More than 950 people died in the sudden floods that shocked the whole world. Almost 1,000 people are trapped in tunnels. Overburdened by the high number of dead and unable to keep all the bodies cool until they were identified by families, Nepal began on Saturday to bury in common ditches the first victims of the …
Among the missing persons there are 85 security personnel and 320 foreign citizens. Additionally, 267 people were injured, according to the official report. Nepal starts burying bodies after floods that leave 903 dead was first published in La Noticia SV.
Overcharged by the number of dead and unable to keep their bodies all refrigerated until they are identified by their families, Nepal began on the last Saturday (29) burying in common ditches the first victims of the devastating storms that left nearly a thousand dead, in addition to more than 4,000 missing, reported to the local press. [...]
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