A massive cloudburst struck the Chosoti area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday. At least 12 persons have been feared dead in the incident.
The cloudburst caused a flash flood, and caused heavy damage in the area. There was a big gathering of crowd in the area as it is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra.
#BREAKING: Heavy cloudburst reported in Chasoti village of Padder, Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir. According to local sources, between 200 and 300 people are feared to be trapped in the affected area. pic.twitter.com/M5CjFSCtqa
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According to local officials, around 200 and 300 people are feared to be trapped in the affected area. “A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started,” said Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Sharma. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot.
#Cloudburst at #Chishoti village of #Padder Sub Division in J&K’s #Kishtwar enroute to Machail Mata Yatra, casualties feared — Further Detail Awaited #MachailMataYatra pic.twitter.com/ock2t0bmJU
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Union minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Kishtwar deputy commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma about the incident.
Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma.
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 14, 2025
Massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into…
He posted on X, “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. My office receiving regular updates, all possible assistance will be provided.”
