Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the massive cloudburst in Kishtwar district. He said the situation is "grim and accurate" and that verified details are coming in slowly.
Officials confirmed that the cloudburst in the remote village of Chasoti has killed at least 40 people and caused widespread damage.
“I just spoke to the Union Home Minister @AmitShah Sb to brief him about the developing situation in Kishtwar region of Jammu. The news is grim & accurate, verified information from the area hit by the cloud burst is slow in arriving. All possible resources are being mobilised from within and beyond J&K to manage the rescue operations,” Abdullah wrote on his social media handle.
He added that he would not be speaking to media channels or news agencies, and that the government will share updates as and when possible.
The disaster struck Chasoti, the last motorable village on the way to the Machail Mata temple, between 12 noon and 1 pm. At the time, many people were there for the Machail Mata yatra. From Chasoti, an 8.5 km trek begins to reach the shrine.
PM assures full support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured full Central support to those affected by a massive cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
The cloudburst hit Chishoti village in the Chashoti area, triggering flash floods and causing extensive damage. In a post on X, PM Modi said the situation was being closely monitored and rescue operations were in progress.
"My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being monitored closely. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Every possible assistance will be provided to those in need," PM Modi said in a post on X.
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