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Massive Cloudburst Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir

By Khushboo Kumari August 14, 2025 Chishoti Chositi climate change community kitchens critically injured deadly flash floods devotees Evacuation Extreme Weather Events fatalities heavy rains Helicopters high-intensity rainfall himalayas Indian Army injured intense rainfall j&k police Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir Disaster Management Department Kishtwar langars last motorable point local vendors Machail Mata Yatra makeshift stalls Massive cloudburst meteorological experts missing National Disaster Response Force ndrf Paddar pilgrimage rescue operations SDRF shrine slippery terrain State Disaster Response Force submerged area surging waters survivors tents uphill trek vehicles volunteers wall of water washed-out roads

A cloudburst caused flash floods in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, during the Machail Mata Yatra, leading to casualties. The disaster near the pilgrimage’s start killed at least 12, with reports suggesting a higher death toll, and injured over 100. Rescue operations are underway, and the yatra is suspended.

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