At first, the smell is overwhelming. Then, they open the book of the dead
- Posted on September 5, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Following Nepal's catastrophic floods, families navigate the difficult process of identifying deceased loved ones at the morgue. In the aftermath of this natural disaster, the facility becomes a crucial place where grieving relatives seek answers and closure. Medical staff work to document victims while assisting families through one of their darkest moments. The morgue represents both a source of hope for those searching for missing persons and a sobering reminder of the disaster's human cost.
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At first, the smell is overwhelming. Then, they open the book of the dead
For families whose desperate combing of Kathmandu hospitals after Nepal’s devastating flooding have come to naught, the morgue holds closure or hope.
