In this regard, the responsible authorities of Chitwan District have decided to bury the remains of the deceased. Before burial, DNA samples will be taken from each deceased and the obtained data will be registered. To expedite the identification of missing Latvian citizens if necessary, their closest relatives of the first degree — parents and children — are urged to voluntarily provide DNA samples to the Forensic Department of the State Police of Latvia. Starting from August 30, samples can be submitted at several locations throughout Latvia. It is necessary to contact representatives of the Forensic Department of the police in advance, confirm one’s identity, and arrange a time and place. In Riga and the Riga region, one should call 67208733, in the Vidzeme region — 64201342, in the Kurzeme region — 63404585, in the Zemgale region — 29211621, and in the Latgale region — 65403306. It is necessary to have an identification document with you. **The disaster claimed hundreds of lives** A natural disaster occurred on August 26. The collapse of a glacier triggered a powerful flow of ice, after which water and mud poured out of the glacial lake. The calamity led to widespread destruction in Nepal and China. According to the latest available data, at least 630 people have died as a result of the disaster, and about 3000 are reported missing. A large group of tourists from Latvia was also near the epicenter of the disaster. More information can be found [here](https://bb.lv/statja/v-mire/2026/08/29/posle-katastrofy-v-nepale-ishhut-33-grazdan-latvii-sredi-spasennyx-ix-poka-net)
