Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Kishtwar Cloudburst: Abdullah Visits, Modi Assures Support
A sudden heavy rain caused a flood in Kishtwar, India, leading to many deaths and missing people.
The local leader, Omar Abdullah, went to see the damage and help.
The country's Prime Minister promised to help the government with rescue and recovery.
They are still searching for people who are missing and trying to figure out what happened and how to prevent similar events in the future.
A cloudburst in Kishtwar resulted in flash floods, causing significant casualties and damage.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kishtwar to assess the situation and offer support.
The cloudburst led to the deaths of at least 60 people, with many others missing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured full support to the government.
Rescue operations are underway to find missing persons and evaluate the damage.
- Who
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, affected locals, and rescue workers.
- What
- Cloudburst and flash floods leading to casualties and rescue operations.
- When
- Thursday, and the aftermath continuing into Friday evening.
- Where
- Kishtwar, India, specifically the village of Chasoti.
- Why
- To assess damage, provide support, and search for missing persons following the cloudburst.
Government Action
Impact of Disaster
Relief efforts
Government Action
Government is providing rescue and support to affected communities.
Impact of Disaster
N/A
- Location
- Kishtwar, India
- Incident
- Cloudburst/Flash Flood
- Confirmed Deaths
- 60
- Missing Persons
- 60-70 (estimated)
- Chief Minister's Visit
- Omar Abdullah
- PM's Support
- Assured to the government
Sources
Massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar; at least 38 killed, 120 rescued so far
5 columns of Indian Army, doctors deployed for rescue operations in cloudburst-hit village
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Jammu & Kashmir cloud burst: 46 feared dead as floods strike Kishtwar
Kishtwar Cloudburst: Pilgrims Were Eating Langar, Resting Next To Nullah When Flash Floods Hit
46 people killed in massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar, rescue operations underway
Critically ill patients airlifted to district hospital: Dharali disaster relief efforts continue
