15 dead after massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar
Another clip captures a raging flash flood triggered by the cloudburst, with authorities shouting for people to move back to safety. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the incident in Chositi, near the shrine, 'could result in substantial casualties.' He said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent alert from LoP Jammu and Kashmir and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma.'The administration has immediately swung into action, and the rescue team has left for the site. Damage evacuation and necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made.' he said.Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, confirmed that rescue operations have been launched in the affected area.Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha said he was anguished by the cloudburst and added, "Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the quick recovery of the injured." He further directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF, and SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue and relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to those affected.- EndsMust Watch
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Scroll.in
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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Kishtwar cloudburst: Death toll climbs to 64 after woman's body recovered
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