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Nepal death toll climbs to 1,344 as identification efforts accelerate
Authorities in Nepal are intensifying efforts to identify victims through DNA testing conducted on samples provided by family members. The death toll from the disaster has reached 1,344.
LSN Malaysia ·
Nepalese officials have ramped up identification procedures as the confirmed death toll from the disaster climbed to 1,344. Authorities are working methodically through DNA analysis using samples collected from relatives of the deceased to establish identities, a process that is expected to continue over the coming weeks.
The identification effort represents a significant undertaking for Nepal's forensic and administrative services. Teams have been deployed across affected areas to gather biological samples from family members and cross-reference them against recovered remains, according to local reports.
The scale of the casualty toll has strained local resources and prompted coordination between multiple government agencies. Officials have appealed for patience from families awaiting confirmation of their relatives' fates, noting that the DNA identification process, while essential for accurate record-keeping, is necessarily time-consuming.
The disaster has prompted international offers of assistance, with neighbouring countries and humanitarian organisations standing ready to support Nepal's emergency response and recovery operations.