Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Army Commends Troops After Kishtwar Cloudburst
A cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, caused a lot of damage on August 14th.
Many people were affected, including pilgrims.
The army and emergency services worked to help.
The army commander praised the troops for their rescue work.
Emergency medical services sent many ambulances to take care of the injured and transport the deceased.
This led to many lives being saved, and injured people receiving the care they needed.
Northern Army Commander commended troops for rescue efforts after cloudburst.
The cloudburst occurred on August 14th in Kishtwar, resulting in casualties and missing persons.
Over 67 Machail Mata pilgrims died and more than 100 were injured.
JKEMS deployed 47 ambulances for rescue, shifting injured to hospitals.
77 patients received emergency care, 31 critically injured shifted for advanced treatment.
- Who
- Northern Army, JKEMS, and emergency medical teams.
- What
- Rescue operations following a cloudburst in Kishtwar.
- When
- August 14th, ongoing search and rescue efforts.
- Where
- Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Cloudburst resulted in casualties and the need for rescue.
Impact of Cloudburst
Response and Recovery
Consequences
Impact of Cloudburst
Devastation and Loss of Life
Response and Recovery
Ongoing Rescue and Medical Efforts
- Date of Cloudburst
- August 14
- Location
- Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Fatalities
- Over 67
- Injured
- Over 100
- Ambulances Deployed
- 47
- Patients Provided Care
- 77
Sources
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Kishtwar cloudburst: Search operation intensifies to trace 33 missing
