{"id":155179,"date":"2026-09-03T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/japan-sends-experts-to-nepal-to-identify-victims-after-devastating-flood\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:00:21","slug":"japan-sends-experts-to-nepal-to-identify-victims-after-devastating-flood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/national\/japan-sends-experts-to-nepal-to-identify-victims-after-devastating-flood\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan sends experts to Nepal to identify victims after devastating flood"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan deploys team of experts for identification efforts following tragedy in Nepal<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Government of Japan has announced the deployment of a specialized disaster management team to Nepal, with the goal of collaborating on the complex tasks of identifying victims following the catastrophic flood that occurred on August 26. This measure responds to a formal request for assistance from Nepalese authorities, who are facing an unprecedented challenge given the magnitude of the tragedy.<\/p>\n\n<p>According to the official statement issued by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Expert Team will travel to the affected area to provide technical support. This collaboration underscores the close ties of friendship between both nations and Tokyo&#8217;s humanitarian commitment in the face of this crisis.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A large-scale humanitarian crisis<\/h2>\n\n<p>The situation in Nepal is critical. According to the most recent official reports, the disaster has left a preliminary toll of over 1,200 dead and more than 4,000 people missing. The work of local authorities has been hindered by the difficulty of identifying the recovered remains:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To date, only 95 bodies out of the more than 1,200 recovered have been identified and returned to their families.<\/li><li>The Nepal Police have issued an urgent call for relatives to provide blood samples and DNA profiles, which are fundamental tools for advancing the identification processes.<\/li><li>The complexity of the count increases because authorities are counting separate human remains, which could lead to variations in the final victim figures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>The Government of Japan is prepared to provide the greatest possible assistance, including the dispatch of this team of experts, taking into account humanitarian aspects and the friendly relations it maintains with Nepal.<\/p><cite>Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devastating impact of the disaster<\/h2>\n\n<p>The flood, considered by local experts as the most severe in recent history, caused a historic rise in the Trishuli River, with levels exceeding its usual channel by 15 to 18 meters. The force of the water devastated settlements along a 72-kilometer stretch.<\/p>\n\n<p>Meanwhile, in the Tibet region, specifically in Gyirong County, the death toll remains at 21, with 541 people missing, 261 of whom are foreign citizens. Rescue teams continue to work tirelessly in adverse conditions to locate survivors and recover the bodies of victims in an area still struggling to recover from the environmental and human impact of the disaster.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan deploys team of experts for identification efforts following tragedy in Nepal The Government of Japan has announced the deployment of a specialized disaster management team to Nepal, with the goal of collaborating on the complex tasks of identifying victims following the catastrophic flood that occurred on August 26. 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