A massive cloudburst triggered flash floods at Chositi area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar on Thursday. The incident took place at the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. As per reports, 38 people are feared dead in the incident.
“Rescue Operations have been started,” said Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma.
Union MoS Dr Jitendra Singh said, “Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from J&K LoP and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. 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. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements being made.”
Jammu & Kashmir | "A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started," says Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar – Pankaj Sharma . https://t.co/uQA7LcbP5p
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J&K LG Manoj Sinha expressed grief over the cloudburst incident and his office posted a tweet on X, “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 tweets, "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… pic.twitter.com/R4A2gYIIJM
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