46 dead, 100-odd injured, many missing as cloudburst wipes out pilgrims' camp in J&K's Kishtwar
Thursday, 14 August 2025 () A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, J&K, struck a pilgrimage pit stop at Chishoti, resulting in at least 46 fatalities, primarily among Shri Machail Mata Yatra pilgrims. Over 100 individuals sustained injuries, and numerous others remain missing. Rescue operations, involving the Army, police, and NDRF, have saved approximately 160 people.
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A devastating cloudburst struck Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving at least 10 people dead and triggering sudden flash floods along the Machail Matta Yatra route. The deluge swept through the Chishoti area, causing severe damage and prompting large-scale rescue operations. Authorities have deployed emergency teams for search, relief, and medical aid, while the Meteorological Centre Srinagar warns of more heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds in the coming hours.
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