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S'pore police getting DNA samples of S'poreans missing in Nepal floods to identify victims
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Xueting Wu , as published by Mothership
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points To aid in identification, DNA samples are being collected from the missing individuals' families. The missing individuals have been named, with a total of nine people reported missing.
Efforts are underway to identify victims of a disaster. A group of people from Singapore are missing after floods in Nepal. To aid in identification, DNA samples are being collected from the missing individuals' families. This is part of a broader effort to support relief operations.
The missing individuals have been named, with a total of nine people reported missing. Further details about the missing people and the ongoing efforts can be found through additional sources.
Relief operations are ongoing, with various parties working together to provide support and identify those affected by the floods.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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