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.
Summary: At least 12 people were killed after a massive cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. Rescue operations are underway as LG Manoj Sinha deploys police, army, NDRF, and SDRF teams to manage the crisis.
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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,…
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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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.
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...
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 possible assistance will be provided to those in need.
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah called for attention to global warming. he said, "I would like to tell the Prime Minister to take the issue of global warming very seriously. This has become very common in hilly areas. One or the other method will have to be looked for to overcome this. So, I appeal to him to think in this hour of grief about how this can be remedied." Watch here: #WATCH | Srinagar: While speaking on flash flood in Chashoti area in Kishtwar, JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah says, "I would like to tell the Prime...
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah called for attention to global warming. he said, "I would like to tell the Prime Minister to take the issue of global warming very seriously. This has become very common in hilly areas. One or the other method will have to be looked for to overcome this. So, I appeal to him to think in this hour of grief about how this can be remedied."
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#WATCH | Srinagar: While speaking on flash flood in Chashoti area in Kishtwar, JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah says, "I would like to tell the Prime Minister to take the issue of global warming very seriously. This has become very common in hilly areas. One or the other method will… pic.twitter.com/klLOp5csiG
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Body of 1 CISF personnel has been found on the Kishtwar cloudburst site, while 3 are still missing. They were temporarily posted for the temple's security at the time of the incident.
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Divisional commissioner of Jammu, Ramesh Kumar told ANI, "At around 11.30 am in the morning, we received information that a cloudburst occurred in the Chashoti area in Kishtwar. SRDF, local police and administration reached the spot. The NDRF team is also about to reach the spot. The army, air force teams have also been activated. Search and rescue operations are underway..." after a massive cloudburst that hit the Chashoti villiage in Kishtwar.
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VIDEO | Kishtwar, Himachal Pradesh: Massive cloudburst hits the region; visuals show extensive damage and panic in affected areas.
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: The Machail Mata Yatra is a spiritually enriching and adventurous pilgrimage to Machail, located in the Paddar region of Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir. The village has gained prominence for the revered Chandi Mata temple, a site of deep religious significance. Every year, on the first Bhadon or Bhadoon Sankranti (August 15 or 16), devotees from across Paddar gather at the temple to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the deity.
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Union Minister Jitendra Singh gave an update on the cloudburst situation in Kishtwar, saying that despite difficulties, the rescue and relief teams are trying to reach the affected region. "Kishtwar Update: Just now received a call from LoP J&K and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. Also spoke to CM Omar Abdullah. The additional rescue teams are finding it difficult to reach the site of the cloud burst, yet they are trying despite all the constraints. Road has been washed off and the weather is not helicopter-worthy. Meanwhile, SDRF and NDRF support is being mobilised...While I...
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Union Minister Jitendra Singh gave an update on the cloudburst situation in Kishtwar, saying that despite difficulties, the rescue and relief teams are trying to reach the affected region.
"Kishtwar Update: Just now received a call from LoP J&K and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. Also spoke to CM Omar Abdullah. The additional rescue teams are finding it difficult to reach the site of the cloud burst, yet they are trying despite all the constraints. Road has been washed off and the weather is not helicopter-worthy. Meanwhile, SDRF and NDRF support is being mobilised...While I am coordinating with the Central authorities, I have also made a request to allow me to travel if by any chance the Air Force authorities could try a helicopter sortie," he wrote on X.
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Just now recieved a call from LoP J&K and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma. Also spoke to CM Sh @OmarAbdullah.
The additional rescue teams are finding it difficult to reach the site of the cloud burst, yet they are trying despite all the constraints.
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that the relief operations are underway at the area affected by cloudburst. He posted on social media platform X, "Spoke with the LG and Chief Minister of J&K on the cloudburst in Kishtwar district. The local administration is conducting relief and rescue operations. NDRF teams have promptly been rushed to the site. We are closely monitoring the situation and stand firmly with the people of Jammu and Kashmir through every situation. Assured of all possible assistance to the people in need." Spoke with the LG and Chief Minister of J&K...
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that the relief operations are underway at the area affected by cloudburst.
He posted on social media platform X, "Spoke with the LG and Chief Minister of J&K on the cloudburst in Kishtwar district. The local administration is conducting relief and rescue operations. NDRF teams have promptly been rushed to the site. We are closely monitoring the situation and stand firmly with the people of Jammu and Kashmir through every situation. Assured of all possible assistance to the people in need."
Spoke with the LG and Chief Minister of J&K on the cloudburst in Kishtwar district. The local administration is conducting relief and rescue operations. NDRF teams have promptly been rushed to the site. We are closely monitoring the situation and stand firmly with the people of…
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: The cloudburst in Chasoti village in Kishtwar district led to flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Narang village.
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give him a brief of the situation in Kishtwar. He wrote on X, "I just spoke to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to brief him about the developing situation in the Kishtwar region of Jammu. The news is grim & accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloud burst is slow in arriving. All possible resources are being mobilized from within & beyond J&K to manage the rescue operations..." I just spoke to the Union Home Minister @AmitShah...
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give him a brief of the situation in Kishtwar. He wrote on X, "I just spoke to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to brief him about the developing situation in the Kishtwar region of Jammu. The news is grim & accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloud burst is slow in arriving. All possible resources are being mobilized from within & beyond J&K to manage the rescue operations..."
I just spoke to the Union Home Minister @AmitShah Sb to brief him about the developing situation in Kishtwar region of Jammu. The news is grim & accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloud burst is slow in arriving. All possible resources are being mobilised…
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: After the cloudburst hit Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar region, at least 12 bodies have been recovered. The officials fear that the death toll may rise, as reported by PTI.
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Two teams of National Disaster Relief Force moved from Udhamput to Kishtwar to handle the affected area. The cloudburst struck the region on Thursday afternoon.
Two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been rushed to Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district after a massive cloudburst struck in the region: NDRF
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Social media is flooded with visuals of the cloudburst in Kishtwar’s Chasoti village.
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STORY | Massive cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar, casualties feared
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LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Deputy commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar, reaches the affected area. Machail Mata Yatra suspended after the cloudburst.
LIVE Updates | J&K Kishtwar Cloudburst: Union Minister Jitendra Singh expresses concerns that there could be substantial casualties after the cloudburst.
“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 wrote on X.