Archive · 16 Aug 2025
J&K: Cloudburst in Chashoti Triggers Flash Floods, Rescue Underway
A sudden and intense rainfall, called a cloudburst, caused major flooding in Chashoti, Jammu and Kashmir.
This happened on Thursday afternoon.
The area is the starting point for a religious journey.
Rescue teams are now working to help people.
The government is assessing the damage and arranging medical help.
A government official has stated that many people may have been hurt.
A cloudburst in Chashoti, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, caused flash floods.
Chashoti is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra.
The cloudburst occurred on Thursday afternoon.
Rescue operations are underway in the affected area.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh noted the potential for substantial casualties.
- Who
- Administration, rescue teams, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
- What
- Cloudburst leading to flash floods
- When
- Thursday afternoon
- Where
- Chashoti, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Caused by a cloudburst resulting in flash floods
- Location
- Chashoti, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Event
- Cloudburst
- Date
- Thursday afternoon
- Affected
- Machail Mata Yatra starting point
- Official Response
- Rescue and medical management
Sources
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