Families Left Behind: DNA Collection in Nepal Raises Questions on Disaster Response The recent flash flood in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China has left 29 Canadians unaccounted for, joining over 580 foreign nationals and tourists still missing.
The Canadian government's decision to collect DNA from the families of the missing individuals raises important questions about disaster response and the role of governments in supporting affected families.
The situation in Nepal is dire. Following the glacier collapse on August 26, over 1,100 lives were lost, with thousands more unaccounted for.