17 Dead In Kishtwar Cloudburst, Incident Happened On Machail Mata Shrine Route
Kishtwar : 17 People dead following a massive cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot, and a large-scale operation is currently underway. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the incident in Chositi near the Machail Mata Shrine “could result in substantial casualties,” and the administration has immediately swung into action, with rescue teams dispatched to the site.
Visuals showed pilgrims being evacuated from the area, which serves as the starting point for the Machail Mata Yatra to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi in Kishtwar.”Just spoke to DC Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, after receiving an urgent message from LoP Jammu and Kashmir and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. A massive cloudburst in the Chositi area could result in substantial casualties.
The administration has immediately swung into action, and the rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made,” the Union Minister said. Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, confirmed that rescue operations have been launched in the affected area. Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha said he was anguished by the cloudburst and added, “Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the quick recovery of the injured.
