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Jammu And Kashmir Cloudburst Live Updates: Massive Cloudburst In J&K's Chashoti, Rescue Ops Underway
New Delhi: A massive cloudburst in Chashoti in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district occurred on Thursday afternoon, resulting in flash floods. Chashoti is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi in Kishtwar. The cloudburst could result in substantial casualties, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh. "Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made," he noted in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Here are the Live Updates on cloudburst in J&K's Chashoti: "Massive" Cloudburst, Could Lead To "Substantial Casualties": Union Minister Jitendra Singh The cloudburst is of a massive scale, which could possibly lead to substantial casualties, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Jammu & Kashmir cloudburst. "We immediately got in touch with the District authorities, who were also at a loss, as it had taken everyone by surprise. They have already started moving towards the site of the incident," he added. "The cloudburst is of a massive scale, which could possibly lead to substantial casualties. We immediately got in touch with the District authorities, who were also at a loss, as it had taken everyone by surprise. They have already started moving towards the site of the… — NDTV (@ndtv) August 14, 2025 Aug 14, 2025 14:45 (IST) J&K Cloudburst: What Causes Cloudbursts Cloudbursts happen when warm, moist air quickly rises over mountains, cools down, and turns into heavy rain. This process, called orographic lift, causes the air to release a large amount of rain in a short time. Other factors like the sudden mixing of warm and cold air, strong upward air movement (convection), and high moisture in the air at high altitudes can also lead to cloudbursts. Aug 14, 2025 14:43 (IST) Explained: What Is A Cloudburst A cloudburst is an extreme amount of rainfall in a short period, often over a small geographical area. It typically occurs in mountainous regions and can lead to sudden flash floods and landslides. The term refers not to a literal bursting cloud but to rapid precipitation from cumulonimbus clouds, sometimes accompanied by thunder or hail. By definition, a cloudburst involves 100 mm (4 inches) or more of rainfall within an hour. That is roughly the amount of rain some cities receive in a month, all in under 60 minutes. Aug 14, 2025 14:28 (IST) Share J&K Cloudburst: Massive Cloudburst Struck Chashoti Area Massive cloudburst struck Chishoti area in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, along the route to the Machail Matta Yatra. Casualties are feared, though further details and official confirmation are awaited. — Rakesh Kumar (@RiCkY_847) August 14, 2025 Aug 14, 2025 14:15 (IST) J&K Cloudburst: Union Minister Jitendra Singh Assures Assistance To Victims Sharing the news of the cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Chashoti, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that it could lead to substantial causalities. :Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements being made. My office receiving regular updates, all possible assistance will be provided," he wrote in a post on X. Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma. Massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into… — Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 14, 2025 J&K Cloudburst: J&K Lieutenant-Governor Expresses Condolences Anguished by cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families and prayers for quick recovery of injured, a post from the Office of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha read. The Lieutenant-Governor informed that civil, police, army, and teams of NDRF and SDRF have been directed to strengthen the rescue and relief operations. Anguished by cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families & prayers for quick recovery of injured. Directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF & SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue & relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected. — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 14, 2025
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Massive cloudburst hits Kishtwar's Chishoti on Machail Mata Yatra route, Langer shed washed away, casualties feared
कौन कर रहा निगरानी New Delhi: A massive cloudburst struck Chishoti area in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, along the route to the Machail Matta Yatra. According to the initial reports, the cloudburst triggered a flash flood that washed away a langar (community kitchen) shed. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, there is a fear of casualties, though official confirmation is awaited. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, 'Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma. Massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements being made. My office receiving regular updates, all possible assistance will be provided.' Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma. Massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into… — Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 14, 2025 The incident took place along the pilgrimage route, with officials yet to confirm the exact number of casualties. Initial reports suggest there could be a significant loss of life and property. WATCH #BRORescueOperationLadakh On 13 Aug, a cloudburst at Lamayuru blocked NH-1, stranding 60 LMVs and 30 HMVs including tourists. Project VIJAYAK @BROindia braved rain, landslides and darkness, restoring trafficability by 14 Aug 0100 hrs and ensuring safe evacuation, including two… — (@BROindia) August 14, 2025
