Kishtwar: Workers stand near stones throughout a search and rescue operation after flash flood set off by cloudburst, at Chisoti town, in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_16_2025_000411A)|Image Credit: –
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday stated the civilian administration, military and paramilitary forces have actually swung into action to perform rescue and relief operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district where 4 individuals have actually passed away in a cloudburst.
The cloudburst struck a remote town in Kathua district, leaving 4 individuals dead and 6 others hurt.
The cloudburst struck Jod Ghati town of Rajbagh throughout the stepping in night of Saturday and Sunday, snapping access to the town and triggering damage to land and home, they stated.
“Spoke to SSP Kathua Sh. Shobhit Saxena after receiving information about a cloudburst in the Janglote area,” Singh composed on X.
He even more stated, “Four casualties have been reported. In addition, damage has occurred to the railway track, National Highway, while Police Station Kathua has also been affected.” The civilian administration, military and paramilitary forces have actually swung into action, he stated, including the scenario is being constantly kept track of.
“My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased,” he included.
Released on August 17, 2025
