Scores dead after cloudburst hits Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir | In Pics
Large-scale rescue and relief operations have been launched after a massive cloudburst struck a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 17 people and leading to widespread damage
Large-scale rescue and relief operations have been launched after a massive cloudburst struck a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 17 people and leading to widespread damage
Srinagar, Aug 14: The disaster hit Chositi, the last motorable village en route to Machail Mata temple, between 12 noon and 1 pm, when a large number of people had gathered for the Machail Mata yatra. The 8.5 kilometre trek to the 9,500-feet-high shrine begins from Chositi.
At least 46 persons have been reported dead and scores missing after the cloudburst triggered flash floods in this mountanious village.
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Massive cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar -- (Photo: X)
Massive cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar -- (Photo: X)
Large-scale rescue and relief operations have been launched after a massive cloudburst struck a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 17 people and leading to widespread damage, as per officials.
Massive cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar -- (Photo: X)
Massive cloudburst in J&K's Kishtwar; 17 killed, 65 rescued so far (Photo X)
Massive cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar, at least 12 killed (Photo X)
Massive cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar -- (Photo: X)
Massive cloudburst in J-K's Kishtwar --Photo: X
Efforts are being made to rescue the injured persons.
