Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his heartfelt thoughts and prayers to those affected by the cloudburst and floods in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
He added that the situation is being closely monitored, with rescue and relief operations actively underway in the affected areas.
He also assured that all possible assistance would be extended to the victims of the disaster.
“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being closely monitored, and rescue and relief operations are underway. Every possible support will be provided to those in need,” PM Narendra Modi said on X.
Notably, large-scale rescue and relief efforts were launched after a massive cloudburst hit a remote village in Kishtwar district on Thursday, claiming at least 17 lives and causing extensive damage, officials reported.
The disaster struck Chositi, the last motorable village on the route to Machail Mata temple, between 12 noon and 1 pm, when a large crowd had gathered for the Machail Mata yatra. (Agencies)
