A sudden cloudburst in Chisoti, Kishtwar district, led to torrential rain resulting in at least 37 fatalities. Rescue operations are underway, with over 100 people successfully rescued from the devastated area. Many pilgrims were affected as they gathered for lunch in a community kitchen that was swept away by floods. The chief minister described the situation as grim, with confirmed details slow to emerge due to the remote location and challenging conditions. Emergency services, including police, army, and air force units, are actively involved in the ongoing rescue efforts.
The deluge struck Chisoti, a town in Kishtwar district, resulting in at least 37 fatalities after a cloudburst unleashed torrential rain on Thursday morning.
Mohammed Irshad reported that rescue teams in the devastated Himalayan village of Chositi managed to bring at least 100 people to safety amid ongoing search and rescue efforts.
The flood swept away a community kitchen and a security post set up to serve pilgrims, with a notable number of those gathering for lunch being washed away.
Omar Abdullah described the situation as grim, emphasizing the slow emergence of confirmed details from the remote location due to the challenging conditions.
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