LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Death Toll Climbs to 38 in Chositi, PM Modi Assure Support
A massive cloudburst that hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals. The incident occurred at a remote village, Chasoti in Kishtwar, as reported by the PTI.
A massive rescue and relief operation is ongoing to assist the affected people.
Jammu and Kashmir’s lieutenant governor, Manoj Sinha, expressed that he is anguished by the cloudburst. He confirmed that he has ordered police, army, NDRF, and SDRF officials to control the situation.
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18:33 (IST) 14 Aug 2025
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: PRO Defence Jammu Highlights Focus on Lives, Survivor Aid
In the aftermath of a cloud burst at #ChisotiVillage, #Kishtwar, troops of @Whiteknight_IA swiftly mobilised for rescue & relief operations. Efforts are centred on safeguarding lives and aiding survivors. Search for missing continues. Relief stores,…
— PRO Defence Jammu (@prodefencejammu) August 14, 2025
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18:08 (IST) 14 Aug 2025
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: J&K Administration Set-Up Control Room
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: The J&K administration has set up a control room-cum-help desk to assist people and pilgrims in Paddar, about 15 km from Chashoti village, with the following contact numbers: 9858223125, 6006701934, 9797504078, 8492886895, 8493801381, and 7006463710.
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17:19 (IST) 14 Aug 2025
LIVE Updates | 33 People Dead, 220 Still Missing
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: According to the reports, 33 people, including two CISF jawans, have died and more than 220 are missing after the massive cloudburst that hit the Chositi village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar.
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17:11 (IST) 14 Aug 2025
LIVE Updates | 65 People Rescued, 17 Confirmed Dead
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: PTI reported that 65 people have eben rescued so far from the region affected by the cloudburst in Kishtwar. However, 17 people are confirmed dead. They also mentioned that the number can rise.
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17:08 (IST) 14 Aug 2025
LIVE Updates | PM Modi Assures Every Possible Assistance
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern for the people in the cloudburst-affected area in Kishtwar. He writes on social media platform X, “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being monitored closely. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Every possible assistance will be provided to those in need.” My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being monitored closely. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Every...
