The number of Nepalis, who have died due to various reasons in Saudi Arabia, has reached 136.

According to Nepali Embassy in Saudi Arabia, they died from mid-July to March 24.

Out of 136 bodies of Nepalis who lost their lives owing to various reasons, 121 have been sent to Nepal. The Embassy said that legal procedures are underway to send the remaining bodies.

The Embassy said that many died due to natural causes, though the causes may be numerous.

Nepali Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr Naresh Bikram Dhakal expressed grief over the untimely deaths of Nepalis who had reached Saudi Arabia for foreign employment.

He informed that the process has been taken ahead to repatriate the remaining bodies by holding discussions with concerned bodies.