A sudden cloudburst in the remote Honzar area of Kishtwar district triggered flash floods, washing away a Langer (community kitchen) shed and raising concerns of possible casualties. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Sharma, stated that a flash flood had occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra, and that rescue operations had been initiated.
Casualty Feared In Kishtwar
Taking to X, Union MoS Dr Jitendra Singh saud, "Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from J&K LoP and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma. A massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements being made."
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