38 Killed After Massive Cloudburst in J&K
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Chashoti village on Thursday has claimed at least 38 lives and left dozens injured. The flash flood caused by the cloudburst has caused widespread destruction in the region, with officials warning that the death toll may rise.
According to reports, the cloudburst occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, causing a massive flash flood that swept through the village of Chashoti, which is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The floodwaters caused widespread destruction, washing away homes, bridges, and other infrastructure in the area.
The death toll from the disaster is expected to rise as rescue workers continue to search for missing persons and recover bodies from the floodwaters. Officials from the Jammu and Kashmir administration have confirmed that 38 people have been killed in the disaster, with dozens more injured.
The Machail Mata Yatra, an annual pilgrim journey that begins in Chashoti, has been suspended due to the flash flood. The yatra, which is one of the most popular pilgrimages in Jammu and Kashmir, attracts thousands of devotees every year. The suspension of the yatra is a significant blow to the tourism industry in the region, which is already reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cloudburst was caused by a combination of factors, including heavy rainfall and the presence of glaciers in the region. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a warning of heavy rainfall in the region on Wednesday evening, but the warning was ignored by many residents.
The flash flood has also caused significant damage to infrastructure in the region, including roads, bridges, and buildings. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has deployed teams of rescue workers, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), to assist in the relief and rescue efforts.
The government has also set up relief camps in the affected areas, where displaced residents are being provided with food, shelter, and medical care. The administration has also announced compensation for the families of the deceased and injured.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir are no strangers to natural disasters, having faced numerous floods, landslides, and avalanches in recent years. However, the scale of this disaster is unprecedented, and the authorities are working tirelessly to provide relief and support to those affected.
The cloudburst has also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the region. The IMD has warned that the region is likely to experience more frequent and intense weather-related events in the future, including floods and landslides.
As the relief efforts continue, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are coming together to support those affected by the disaster. The government and other organizations are working together to provide aid and assistance to the affected families, and the region is slowly starting to recover from the devastating effects of the cloudburst.
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