Nepal's flood burials spark Hindu rite concerns
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In flood-hit Nepal, authorities say they are temporarily burying unidentified victims to manage health risks and morgue capacity, drawing pushback from Hindu families who favor cremation; officials say identities can later be confirmed and remains exhumed for proper rites.
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