Jammu and Kashmir cloudburst LIVE UPDATES: 37 persons, mostly pilgrims, killed; over 100 injured
All the emergency services and rescue team swung into action following massive cloudburst that was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Chositi.
Aug 14, 2025 06:37 PM
Kishtwar District Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma confirmed that the death toll has risen to 37, with over 100 persons injured. He added that the number of casualties may increase as more bodies could be recovered.
Aug 14, 2025 06:35 PM
37 people, mostly pilgrims, die in Kishtwar cloudburst, 100 injured: Officials
Aug 14, 2025 05:25 PM
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{{{content}}}PTC News Desk:Â A massive cloudburst was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Chositi on Thursday triggering a wave of flashfloods, prompting rescue team and emergency services to rush to the spot, officials said.Â
In a post on X, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said: "Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma."Â
"A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started," said Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Sharma.Â
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." He further directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF, and SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue and relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to those affected.