Nepal floods: How DNA identification of bodies works
Summary
More than 1,270 people have died and over 4,700 are missing after floods caused by a glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet. Authorities are using DNA testing to identify bodies that are hard to recognize because of damage and decomposition.Key Facts
- The floods were triggered by a glacial collapse near Langtang Lirung mountain.
- More than 1,270 people have been confirmed dead; over 4,700 remain missing.
- Rescue efforts have saved some workers trapped in hydropower tunnels.
- Many bodies were badly damaged or decomposed, making visual ID difficult.
- DNA samples are being collected from relatives of missing people for identification.
- DNA testing can use blood, soft tissue, bone, or teeth to create a DNA profile.
- The Interpol Disaster Victim Identification process guides how victims are identified.
- Identification methods include DNA, fingerprints, and teeth comparison, depending on the situation.
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