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Nepal Floods: DNA Testing Offers Hope to Families Searching for Missing Loved Ones

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In the aftermath of devastating floods in Nepal, authorities are relying on DNA testing to identify hundreds of bodies and help families find missing relatives. The process, while offering hope, is also a source of dread for families like the Diyalis, who are awaiting results to confirm if a recovered hand belongs to their missing family members. As of now, police have collected 2,272 DNA samples and identified 1,030 bodies.

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