Over a thousand dead were confirmed one week after the floods in Nepal, according to the most recent data mentioned in the article. The death toll continues to rise as rescue and recovery operations proceed in the South Asian country.
Adverse weather conditions are significantly hindering the identification work of the victims. The high humidity and intense heat are accelerating the decomposition of bodies, making the process of recognition and registration of the deceased more complex.
The United Nations estimates that around 65 thousand people need emergency assistance in Nepal. International humanitarian organizations are mobilizing resources to support relief and assistance operations for the population affected by the floods.
