Desperate Search in Kishtwar: Cloudburst Claims 61 Lives
In Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, authorities continue to search for missing individuals after a cloudburst devastated Chasoti village, resulting in 61 deaths. The search effort, involving multiple agencies, has entered its seventh day, while families like that of Ravi Kumar anxiously await news about their loved ones.
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In a tragic event that has claimed 61 lives, the search for missing persons continues in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district following a catastrophic cloudburst in Chasoti village. Families, like Ravi Kumar's, face an agonizing wait for news about their loved ones as rescue operations press on.
Kumar, who traveled from Jammu, is looking for his sister and other family members after losing his elder sister in the disaster. He has been coordinating with the GMC in Jammu and Kishtwar administration for updates.
This rescue mission, now in its seventh day, sees efforts from the NDRF, SDRF, Jammu and Kashmir Police, CISF, Indian Army, and local administration. However, hopes are dwindling, as Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advised that the likelihood of finding survivors is minimal. The incident, caused by a cloudburst, occurred during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14 and has left 55 dead while the search for remaining victims continues.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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