Jammu and Kashmir: In the cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir, more than 40 people have lost their lives and several other are feared to be trapped under the deluge
According to reports, the aftermath of the flash flood that occurred at the Chashoti area in Kishtwar following a cloudburst on August 14 was experienced by the people. As per the Additional SP Pardeep Singh, 45 people have lost their lives in the incident.
Latest reports said that, the Indian Air Force is set to take part in relief and rescue operations for victims of the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar. At present, two Mi-17 helicopters and one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) are on standby at Jammu and Udhampur. Operations will commence as soon as the weather becomes favourable.
Rescue operations are already underway in Kishtwar following the cloudburst on August 14 that triggered flash floods, leading to the loss of over 45 lives. The local community and J&K Police are providing urgent relief, shelter, and medical assistance to the injured.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is also set to leave for Kishtwar on Friday to assess the damage caused by a massive cloudburst and oversee the ongoing rescue operations. Abdullah noted that he aims to review the relief efforts firsthand and determine the further assistance needed for those affected.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah also announced his visit to the affected site through X, stating that he will leave for Kishtwar on Friday and visit the area hit by the cloudburst on Saturday. Abdullah posted on his X about the visit, saying, “I’ll be leaving for Kishtwar later this afternoon & will be going to the scene of the cloud burst tragedy early tomorrow morning to see, first hand, the extent of the damage. I will review the rescue operation & assess what further help is required
