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Nepal families plead for bodies of disaster victims as hope fades
Relatives of those missing in Nepal's flooding disaster are growing increasingly desperate, urging authorities to recover and return the remains of victims trapped in affected areas for prolonged periods.
LSN Malaysia ·
Families of people missing in Nepal's recent flooding have made urgent appeals for the recovery and return of victims' bodies, expressing mounting concern as rescue operations extend longer than expected.
One family member said hope was diminishing as those presumed dead remained in disaster-affected zones without retrieval. The extended timeline has added to the emotional toll on relatives awaiting closure and the ability to perform final rites.
The flooding has caused significant casualties across affected regions, with rescue teams facing challenging conditions in their search and recovery efforts. Authorities have been working to identify victims and coordinate with families regarding recovery operations.
Nepal's disaster management agencies have not yet provided updated casualty figures or timelines for completing recovery operations in all affected areas. The families' appeals highlight the urgency many feel to bring their loved ones home and proceed with traditional funeral practices.
The disaster underscores ongoing challenges faced by Nepal in managing natural calamities and coordinating large-scale rescue and recovery missions across difficult terrain.