Jammu, Aug 14
A massive cloudburst hit J&K’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, with casualties feared, even as officials said a rescue operation has been started in the affected area.
The cloudburst hit Chositi village in the Paddar sub-division of Kishtwar.
While reports claimed 10 people have died in this cloudburst, there was no official word on the casualties.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the cloudburst had hit the Chositi area of the Paddar sub-division, and a rescue operation has already been started.
He said rescue teams have already been dispatched to the site to carry out damage assessment and provide necessary rescue and medical assistance.
Dr Singh assured that his office is receiving regular updates and all possible support will be extended to the affected area.