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Cloudburst triggers flash flood in J&K's Kishtwar's Chositi area, casualties feared
A cloudburst has triggered flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar's Chositi area, according to officials.
'A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started,' Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma told ANI.
This is a developing story. It will be updated as details emerge.
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