Five days after a devastating cloudburst struck the Machail Mata Yatra base camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated that the chances of finding the 70 missing individuals alive are extremely low. The tragedy, which claimed at least 64 lives, has left rescue teams racing against time. Speaking to...
The Indian Army has taken charge of relief and rescue operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district after a devastating cloudburst claimed four lives and left several injured. The incident occurred in the Ghati area during the night between Saturday and Sunday, triggering flash floods that caused widespread damage. The Army’s Rising Star Corps shared...
Srinagar, Aug 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kishtwar on Friday to meet families affected by the devastating cloudburst that struck Chasoti village. The incident, which triggered massive landslides, claimed the lives of at least 60 people, most of them pilgrims, while several others were injured or remain missing. Expressing deep grief...
The death toll from a devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district has risen to 60, with more than 100 people injured and several others feared missing. The disaster struck on Thursday afternoon when a massive cloudburst hit the Chositi area in the Paddar sub-division, causing a flash flood that swept through the region....
Rescue and relief operations resumed early Friday in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir after a night-long pause, as authorities continued the search for survivors trapped under rubble and mud following a devastating cloudburst in Chositi village. Despite persistent rains, multiple agencies, including police, Army, NDRF, SDRF, and local volunteers, are working tirelessly to clear...
A devastating cloudburst struck Chashoti village in the Padder area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 32 people, including two CISF personnel. The incident triggered flash floods that swept away a langar (community kitchen) set up for pilgrims of the Machail Mata Yatra. Over 100 individuals remain missing, and nearly...
A devastating cloudburst struck Chosoti village in the Paddar sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, sparking fears of multiple casualties. While unofficial reports suggest that at least 10 people may have lost their lives, authorities have not yet confirmed any fatalities. The sudden natural disaster has caused widespread panic and damage in...