Cloudburst Causes Flash Floods in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, Prompting Rescue Operations

Flash floods were unleashed in the Chositi area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, due to a powerful cloudburst. The location is the starting point for the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue operations are currently underway, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar. Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union MoS, shared that he had contacted the DC of Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, after receiving an urgent message from the J&K LoP and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. The cloudburst in Chositi was described as potentially resulting in substantial casualties. The administration promptly took action, dispatching rescue teams to the site and making arrangements for damage evaluation, rescue efforts, and medical assistance. J&K’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, conveyed his sorrow over the incident and directed officials to reinforce rescue and relief operations.