As Nepal struggles for space to keep the mortal remains of flash flood victims, the death count has increased to 734 in the Himalayan nation, said the country's disaster authority on Sunday. The count, however, is feared to rise further, as 2,498 people, including 589 foreign nationals, still remain missing following Wednesday's tragedy.
Nepal authorities have decided to bury 229 unidentified and unclaimed bodies recovered from the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River in the southern Chitwan district. The decision was taken due to the deteriorating condition of the bodies and concerns over the risk of infection.
