Many Nepalis swept away in the floods aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo

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   Nepal ends flood search, 5,200+ still missing

   Nepal has ended its search and rescue operations after devastating floods, leaving over 5,200 people missing, including 189 Indians and 56 Ukrainians. Families of the missing are facing an administrative nightmare, unable to obtain death certificates or access compensation and inheritance due to a 12-year waiting period required by law to presume someone dead.

   Why it matters

   The floods, which occurred on the China-Nepal border, have caused significant disruption and heartache for local communities. The search and rescue operations have been challenging, and the government's decision to end the search has left many families in limbo. The issue of compensation and inheritance for the missing persons is a pressing concern.

   What is confirmed

   • Over 5,200 people are still missing after the floods in Nepal.
   • The search and rescue operations have been ended by the Nepal government.
   • Families of the missing are facing difficulties in obtaining death certificates.
   • A 12-year waiting period is required by law to presume someone dead in Nepal.

   What to watch next

   • The proposed change to declare missing persons dead after 45 days.
   • The government's plan to provide compensation and inheritance to the families of the missing.
   • The UN's involvement in providing sustained help to the affected communities.
   Sources used for this update (22)

   1. Reuters — Nepal ends search and rescue after flood, focuses on rehabilitation
   2. The Times of India — Nepal ends flood search with over 5,000 still missing, including 189 Indians
   3. care.org — CNN: "Global effort underway to bring relief to flood-stricken Nepal"
   4. NBC News — Nepal ends search and rescue after deadly flood, with more than 5,200 still missing
   5. UNITED24 Media — 56 Ukrainians Still Missing in Nepal After Flood as Search and Identification Efforts Continue
   6. Newser — Here's What's Next for Flood-Stricken Nepal
   7. BBC — Nepal floods: Many of those swept away aren't officially dead, leaving families in limbo
   8. www.bbc.com — Nepal floods: Many of those swept away aren't officially dead ...
   9. 10tv.com — Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims as family reactions range from anger to relief
   10. Anadolu Ajansı — Nepal partially suspends search for over 5,200 missing after deadly floods
   11. WRAL — Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims. leaving some angry and others relieved
   12. CBC — Nepal search for missing after flash floods officially ends, with nearly 5,300 people still unaccounted for
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