Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Army Commander Applauds Troops for Chisoti Relief Efforts
Imagine a big storm poured a lot of water on a village called Chisoti.
This caused a flood, called a cloudburst.
Sadly, some people died and others went missing.
The Army came to help!
They sent in soldiers and machines to find people and help.
The Army built a temporary bridge so people could get to the village and a nearby shrine.
The flood also damaged houses, buildings, and other things in the village.
The Army commander was very proud of the soldiers who helped.
Army Commander complimented troops for disaster relief efforts in Chisoti.
A cloudburst in Chisoti resulted in deaths and missing persons.
The Army deployed over 300 troops and machines for search and rescue.
A Bailey bridge was constructed by Army engineers, restoring connectivity.
The cloudburst caused significant damage to infrastructure.
- Who
- Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command.
- What
- The Northern Army Commander commended troops for their disaster relief efforts following a cloudburst.
- When
- The cloudburst happened on August 14.
- Where
- Chisoti, and in the districts of Kishtwar and Rajouri.
- Why
- To commend troops for their rescue and relief work.
- Event
- Cloudburst in Chisoti
- Casualties
- 65 dead, 33 missing
- Army Involvement
- Over 300 troops deployed
- Infrastructure Damage
- Houses, buildings, bridge and more
- Relief Action
- Building of Bailey bridge, rescue efforts