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Even as the district is yet to cope with the massive destruction and grave loss of lives in terms of huge numbers, one more cloudburst struck Khanpura area near Mugalmaidan in Kishtwar during the early hours today. Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported so far.

 

The sudden gush of water and debris blocked NH244, disrupting vehicular movement. Several cars and two-wheelers got stuck in mud and slush following the incident. Authorities have rushed men and machinery to the spot to clear the highway and restore traffic movement.  As the weather conditions continue to remain grim,  the authorities suspended traffic on Wednesday after a massive landslide occurred in Ratta Chham near Peer Ki Gali on the Mughal Road.

 

According to Mahroof Ahmad, SO Traffic Mughal Road,  that traffic has been suspended as a precautionary measure due to a massive landslide. Latest Jammu and Kashmir News Once the road is cleared, traffic will resume. Commuters are advised to contact the traffic control room before starting their journey on Mughal Road, he added. Senior government officials have been visiting the cloudburst-hit village Chasoti  in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and undertook a comprehensive assessment of the ground situation.

Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti, visited the affected Chisoti village on the directions of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has deputed 10 IAS and IPS, according to the roster, to supervise relief and rescue operations during the next week.During the visit, Bharti undertook a comprehensive assessment of the ground situation, engaged with local residents, and held detailed interactions with rescue personnel and civil administration teams, the spokesman said.He said Bharti also evaluated the immediate requirements of the affected families to ensure the timely delivery of relief measures.

The principal secretary underscored the need for a swift, coordinated and sustained response from all concerned departments and agencies to maximise rescue outcomes and accelerate relief and rehabilitation efforts.