Tragedy and Resilience: The Aftermath of Chisoti's Devastating Cloudburst
In the wake of a disastrous cloudburst in Chisoti village, Jammu and Kashmir, rescue operations are ongoing with explosives used to clear debris. Sixty people have died, and many are missing. Government officials, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, have pledged immediate and long-term support for affected families.
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Explosives were deployed to dismantle boulders obstructing rescue operations in the devastated village of Chisoti, Jammu and Kashmir, where relief efforts are intensifying after the recent cloudburst disaster, officials confirmed.
The calamity has claimed 60 lives, with dozens missing and approximately 167 rescued. High-profile visits by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Jitendra Singh underscore the gravity of the situation and the commitment to relief efforts.
Families affect receive promises of financial aid, and rescue operations are bolstered by military and police support. Meanwhile, the Machail Mata yatra remains suspended as the village grapples with extensive damage and ongoing recovery efforts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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