In the J&K cloudburst at least 5 people have been reported dead and about 30-40 people are still missing amid the flashfloods at Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. As the army and disaster relief forces are being roped in, reports are claiming that houses, infrastructural structures were uprooted and swept away in the Chenab valley due to intense flashfloods. The flashfloods come at a time when the several northern regions of the countries are witnessing heavy monsoon rainfalls.

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1. Details
2. More about the J&K Cloudburst
3. Army, SDRF Called for Rescue, Air Force to Airlift Injured
4. Amit Shah Takes Stock of Situation
5. Bad Weather Hampering Rescue Operations
6. J&K To Continue Receiving Heavy Rains till End of July

Details

Just after more than a couple of weeks when the state of Himachal Pradesh witnessed a cloudburst which led to intense flooding, the J&K valley is witnessing the same devastating turn of events with several people dying, getting injured and being missing.

More about the J&K Cloudburst

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, at least 5 people have reportedly died and more than 25 people have been reported missing after a cloudburst. The cloudburst occurred in Gulabgarh area in Kishtwar. According to reports, at least 8-9 houses were swept away after the cloudburst in the Honzar village of Kishtwar district’s Dachhan tehsil.

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Army, SDRF Called for Rescue, Air Force to Airlift Injured

As the rainfalls have receded relatively, the administration has initiated the search and rescue operations and personnel of the army and State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) have been roped in. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of J&K was reportedly quoted by media saying that the joint efforts of SDRF, Indian Army and Indian Air Force have been called for. The Indian Air Force will be airlifting the injured to the nearest hospital for further treatment.

Taking to Twitter, Jitendra Singh informed, “Just now spoke to DM Sh Ashok Sharma. Following cloudburst in Dachhan region, 30 to 40 persons missing, 4 dead bodies recovered so far. Rescue operations going on with help of SDRF and Army. Air Force authorities contacted for lifting the injured as and when required. Keeping close track of the situation. Every kind of further help will be provided as per requirement.”

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Amit Shah Takes Stock of Situation

Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also informed that he spoke to the Director General of Police and Lieutenant Governor of J&K. “SDRF, army and local administration has swung into action and NDRF is also reaching the location. Saving as many people as possible is our priority. I express my condolences to the bereaved,” he further wrote on Twitter.

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Bad Weather Hampering Rescue Operations

While the search and rescue operations are underway, its been reported that consistent bad weather is coming in the way of carrying forward the operation on a faster pace. VK Singh, the top official of SDRF and Director General of Police was quoted saying-

“Inclement weather is hampering the rescue operation as our teams are waiting at the airports. The village is a three hour journey on foot from the last road connectivity.”

He further said-

“One of our SDRF teams from Kishtwar reached the affected village and two more teams are on their way from Doda and Udhampur districts. Two more SDRF teams are waiting for weather to improve to get airlifted from Jammu and Srinagar to the scene and join the rescue mission.”

Also Read: Himachal Cloudburst Horror: Video Footages Shows Havoc Wreaked by Flashflood

J&K To Continue Receiving Heavy Rains till End of July

As the monsoons have begun in India, many parts of the northern India have been receiving severe rainfall which has led to flash floods, landslides and other catastrophes. In the J&K region, the IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) has forecasted more rain till the end of july. The water level of Chenab has already risen and citizens of Kishtwar have already been asked to remain vigilant for landslides that may get triggered due to rain.