Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir: At least 10 people are feared dead after a massive cloudburst struck Chashoti, a remote village along the Machail Mata Yatra route in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday, officials said.
The cloudburst struck the last motorable village on the way to the shrine, forcing authorities to suspend the annual yatra. Officials said all available resources have been deployed, with rescue and relief operations currently underway at the site.
Rescue teams from the NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to aid affected residents and conduct relief operations.
“Just spoke to DC Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh. Sunil Kumar Sharma. A massive cloudburst has struck the Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualties. The administration has immediately swung into action, with rescue teams dispatched to the site. Damage assessment, rescue measures, and necessary medical arrangements are being made. My office is receiving regular updates, and all possible assistance will be provided,” wrote MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh on X.
