Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Kishtwar Cloudburst: 61 Dead, Rescue Efforts Continue
A cloudburst caused flash floods in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in deaths and damage.
Rescue teams, including the army and police, are working to find missing people.
The Chief Minister says finding survivors is unlikely, and the death toll is 61.
The government plans to appoint experts to identify areas at risk of future disasters.
Death toll from Kishtwar cloudburst stands at 61.
Rescue operations are ongoing with multiple agencies involved.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated finding survivors is unlikely.
Authorities will appoint experts to assess vulnerable areas.
116 people have been rescued so far.
- Who
- Local residents, rescue teams (Army, NDRF, SDRF, Police, CISF).
- What
- Cloudburst caused flash floods, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.
- When
- The cloudburst occurred recently; rescue operations are ongoing.
- Where
- Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Rescue and recovery efforts are underway.
- Incident Type
- Cloudburst
- Location
- Kishtwar, J&K
- Fatalities
- 61
- Rescued
- 116
- Rescue Teams
- Army, NDRF, SDRF, Police, CISF
Sources
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