Jammu-Kashmir: There is a possibility of destruction, relief and rescue work due to cloudburst in Kishtwar

A cloudburst in the Padar Tashoti area of Kishtwar district suddenly flooded and a community (community kitchen) shed was washed away. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar, there is a possibility of casualties, although the official confirmation is waiting. The Srinagar Meteorological Center has released the forecast of rain in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir with moderate to heavy rains, light rain, thunder, electricity and strong winds in the next 4-6 hours.

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Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said that he has just spoken to DC Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma after a necessary message from Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. He wrote on X that after receiving an important message from Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma, he just spoke to Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma. There is a reported cloudburst in the Chocity area, which can lead to heavy loss of life. The administration is immediately into action; The rescue team has left for the scene. The damage is being assessed and necessary rescue and medical management arrangements.

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Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma said that there is a sudden flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar, which is the starting point of Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue work has been started. MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma says, “We have no number or data yet, but there is a possibility of heavy losses. At present, we do not have any number or data. The area is crowded due to the continuation of the journey. I will talk to LG and demand the NDRF team for rescue operations.”