Singapore police assist in identification of victims following Nepal floods
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Singapore Police Force, Nepal Police
Kathmandu, Nepal
August 26, 2026
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Singapore Police Force forensic specialists are in Kathmandu to assist in identifying victims of the August 26 floods. Over 4,800 people remain missing, and 1,342 bodies have been recovered as of September 5. The recovery process is complicated by decomposition and the scale of the disaster.
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