Cloudburst in Kishtwar: 28 Dead, 75 Injured on Machail Mata Yatra Route

Cloudburst in Kishtwar: A devastating cloudburst in Chasauti village, Kishtwar, on the Machail Mata Yatra route has claimed 28 lives and injured 75. Rescue operations are underway, with fears of more missing. Annual pilgrimage postponed. Get live updates and detailed coverage of the tragedy.

Heavy destruction has been caused due to a cloudburst in Chishauti on the Machail Mata Yatra route in Kishtwar district of Jammu division. According to information, 28 people have died in this disaster. Meanwhile, many people are feared to be swept away in the floods.

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The disaster occurred between 12 noon and 1 pm in the village of Chasauti on the way to the Machail Mata temple when a large number of people had gathered for the Machail Mata Yatra. From there starts an 8.5 km trek to the temple.

Officials said several bodies had been recovered and the death toll was expected to rise. Chasauti is located at an altitude of 9,500 feet and is about 90 km from Kishtwar. Stay tuned to know the moment-by-moment update on the floods in Kishtwar.

Cloudburst in Kishtwar: Chasauti village

The cloud burst took place in Chasoti, the last motorable village on the road to the temple. The annual pilgrimage to the temple has been postponed following the incident, and officials are mobilizing all resources and heading towards the scene to launch a massive rescue and relief operation, officials said.

People injured in the Kishtwar disaster

So far, 75 people have been injured in the cloudburst incident in Kishtwar. They have been brought to the Atholi sub-district hospital. The rescue operation continues, and the Air Force has also been alerted for rescue operations.

Cloudburst in Kishtwar: LG Manoj Sinha expressed grief

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed condolences over the loss of life and property in the incident. I am saddened by the cloudburst incident in Chausity, Kishtwar. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.

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Annual pilgrimage to the temple postponed

The annual pilgrimage to the temple has been postponed after the incident, and officials are mobilizing all resources and heading towards the scene to launch a massive rescue and relief operation, officials said.