US EditionCloudburst in J&K: Death Toll Touches 46; Several Trapped, Search Underway
Rescue efforts are ongoing after a cloudburst in Kishtwar killed 46 and injured over 100, disrupting the Machail Mata yatra and overwhelming local medical facilities.
- On Thursday, a cloudburst struck Chositi, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving NDRF, SDRF, police, Army, and volunteers.
- During the annual Machail Mata yatra, which began on July 25 and is scheduled to end on September 5, a large crowd of pilgrims was present at the base camp.
- Driven by urgency, rescue teams have recovered 167 individuals, with many in critical condition, as relief efforts by the Army’s Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps continue at the site.
- In a post on X, Modi affirmed support and coordination for relief efforts, with central agencies working with the Jammu and Kashmir administration to provide assistance.
- Calling for checks, Sirwal highlighted risks from unchecked power initiatives, urging the Centre to institute immediate environmental checks on ongoing projects.
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Cloudburst in J&K: Death toll touches 46; several trapped, search underway
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J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst News Live Updates: Death toll rises to 40, army joins relief and rescue operation
Jammu Kashmir Kishtwar Cloudburst Today News Live Updates: The UT administration has set up a control room-cum-help desk to assist people and pilgrims following flash floods triggered by a cloudburst.
Cloudburst has caused massive destruction in Kishtwar. So far 33 people have died in this natural disaster, while 120 people have been injured. More than 200 people are missing. Many people including PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi have expressed grief over this accident.
46 Dead After Massive Cloudburst In J&K's Kishtwar, Army Joins Rescue Efforts
At least 32 people have been killed after a massive cloudburst caused a flash flood in the Chashoti village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district this afternoon. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot and visuals showed pilgrims being evacuated
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