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Jammu & Kashmir Cloudburst: 45 Dead, Many Swept Away in Kishtwar; PM Modi Reacts
15 August,2025 07:07 PM
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district has killed at least 45 people, including two CISF jawans, most of them pilgrims heading to the Machail Mata shrine. The disaster struck Chasoti, the last motorable point on the 9,500-ft-high yatra route, just as hundreds had gathered. Over 160 people were rescued, but rescue teams face torrential rains, debris, and no mobile connectivity. PM Modi expressed deep sorrow in his Independence Day speech, as officials brace for more rain and possible delays in rescue operations.
