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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Search intensifies for survivors in cloudburst-hit village in J-K's Kishtwar
Despite rains, the rescue and relief operations resumed early Friday after a night-long pause to look for survivors feared trapped under rubble and mud in the cloudburst-hit village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Several earth-movers requisitioned by the district administration have joined the operation to move giant boulders, uprooted trees, and electricity poles to speed up the rescue and relief operation, the officials said. Disaster struck Chositi, the last motorable village on the way to Machail Mata temple, around 12.25 pm on Thursday, leaving 46 people, including two CISF personnel, dead. A large number of people had gathered there for the annual Machail Mata yatra that began on July 25 and was scheduled to end on September 5. The 8.5 km trek to the 9,500-feet shrine begins from Chositi, which is about 90 km from Kishtwar town. The yatra remained suspended for the second day on Friday. So far, 167 people have been rescued in injured condition, while 69 are reported missing by their relatives. Many more are believed to be trapped following the deluge, which flattened a makeshift market, a langar (community kitchen) site for the yatra, and a security outpost. At least 16 residential houses and government buildings, three temples, four water mills, and a 30-metre span bridge, besides over a dozen vehicles, were damaged in the flash floods in Chositi and downstream, the officials said. The rescue and relief operation was suspended late Thursday night and was started with the first light of the day, despite the rains, with rescuers comprising police, army, NDRF, SDRF personnel, and local volunteers sifting through the rubble to find survivors. Videos showed torrents of muddy water, silt, and rubble tearing through the steep slopes, destroying everything in the way. Houses folded over like a pack of cards, rocks came tumbling down, blocking roads and rescue paths, the mudslide turning the verdant landscape to a grim brown-grey. Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, Naresh Singh, are camping in the area to oversee the multi-agency operation on the ground. The death toll went up steadily on Thursday as the day progressed, and there were fears it could rise further. The fragile Himalayan slopes faced disaster just nine days after flash floods wreaked havoc in Dharali village of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district. Though only one person is confirmed dead, 68 people are still reported missing.
Mint
3 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Jammu and Kashmir cloudburst: 12 bodies recovered from village in Kishtwar, toll likely to go up
Jammu and Kashmir cloudburst: At least 12 bodies have been recovered from the cloudburst-hit Chasoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar area. Officials also said the toll could go up, after a massive cloudburst struck the remote village enroute the Machail Mata yatra. The annual yatra to the shrine has been suspended following the incident as authorities mobilised all resources and are heading to the scene to conduct a massive rescue and relief operation, the officials said. Officials said the flashfloods have hit several houses as it is dense hamlet located at the foothill. Deputy commissioner, Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma along with Senior Superintendent of Police Naresh Singh are on way to the cloudburst-hit area to supervise the rescue operation, the officials said. They said a team of officials led by Sub-divisional magistrate, Padder have reached the site. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives in the incident. "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," he said on X. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma on the matter. "A 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", he said on X. Deputy Commissioner Sharma said massive rescue operations have been started in the area.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Massive cloudburst in J&K's Kishtwar: 10 feared dead; Union minister Jitendra Singh reviews rescue efforts
NEW DELHI: At least 10 people are feared dead after a massive cloudburst struck Chosoti, a remote village en route to the Machail Mata Yatra in Kishtwar district, officials said on Thursday. As per news agency PTI, the village is the last motorable settlement before the shrine. Following the incident, the annual yatra has been suspended, and authorities have mobilised all available resources for rescue and relief operations. A team led by the sub-divisional magistrate of Paddar has reached the affected area, while deputy commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and senior superintendent of police Naresh Singh are en route to supervise the rescue efforts. Lt Governor Manoj Sinha expressed condolences for the loss of lives and directed the Civil Administration, Police, Army, NDRF, and SDRF to strengthen rescue and relief operations. 'Anguished by the cloudburst in Chositi, Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families and prayers for quick recovery of the injured. Directed officials to provide all possible assistance to those affected,' he said on X. Also Read: Climate change or Himalayan curse? What led to Uttarakhand cloudbursts - explaining the weather event Union minister Jitendra Singh also confirmed the incident, stating that the administration had immediately swung into action and rescue teams had been dispatched to the site. Authorities are currently assessing the damage and making arrangements for medical aid, relief, and further rescue operations in the affected region. (With agency inputs) Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
OGW among two detained under PSA in J&K's Kishtwar
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday detained an overground worker (OGW) and a criminal under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kishtwar district, said officials. The duo was repeatedly involved in activities prejudicial to public peace and national security. Kishtwar senior superintendent of police (SSP) Naresh Singh said one of the accused, Rustam Ali Bagwan ,son of Fateh Mohammad Bagwan of Hunjala was an active OGW. 'He was found providing logistic support and maintaining close links with terrorist elements operating in the region. His involvement posed a serious threat to the security and sovereignty of the union territory,' said the SSP. Acting on credible inputs, a detailed dossier was prepared by Kishtwar police, and upon approval from the competent authority, he was booked under PSA and lodged in Kotbhalwal Central Jail in Jammu, he added. The second accused, Arshad Hussain, son of Abdul Wahid Sheikh of Guriyan was a habitual burglar with a long history of criminal activities. 'Despite being involved in multiple theft cases and having received several warnings, he continued his unlawful behaviour, creating fear and insecurity among the general public. On the orders of the Kishtwar district magistrate, he was detained under the PSA and has been lodged in Kathua district jail,' said the SSP. The detention orders in both cases were issued by the Kistwar district magistrate.
