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"Extremely complex operation". How Nepal is identifying flood victims

CNN Portugal2 September 2026 at 09:06

A week after the flood that hit Nepal, an operation considered extremely complex is underway for the recovery of bodies and identification of victims. CNN Portugal's special correspondent, Sandra Almeida Azevedo, is on the ground to follow all developments in the situation.

The recovery operation is facing several difficulties due to the complexity of the terrain and the conditions resulting from the flood. The identification procedures for victims require specific protocols that are being implemented by the Nepalese authorities.

Sandra Almeida Azevedo has been detailing all the details of this complex operation, providing updated information on the progress of the recovery and identification work for the people affected by the tragedy.

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