The devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, has claimed at least 60 lives, with the death toll continuing to rise. Dozens of people are still missing, and rescue teams are racing against time to locate survivors. The tragedy struck the Chishoti area, near the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra, unleashing sudden flash floods that swept away homes, roads, and livestock. Indian Army, J&K Police, SDRF, and district administration teams are on the ground, conducting large-scale rescue and relief efforts. Medical detachments are providing aid to the injured, while search teams continue combing through debris in challenging terrain. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert and avoid vulnerable areas as recovery operations continue.
