In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reached Kishtwar to meet residents affected by the devastating Chisoti cloudburst, which has claimed at least 60 lives and left over 100 injured. Omar Abdullah interacted with locals who shared first-hand accounts of the destruction and ongoing challenges on the ground.
The CM is likely to visit the site of the tragedy today to personally assess the extent of damage, review rescue operations, and determine additional relief measures needed. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, assuring them of all possible assistance from the Centre.
The Prime Minister took stock of the situation and emphasised swift relief and rehabilitation efforts. The massive flash flood, triggered by Thursday’s cloudburst, struck the remote mountain village of Chisoti in Kishtwar district, sweeping away houses, livestock, and infrastructure.
Authorities have deployed additional NDRF, SDRF, and Army teams in the area, while medical aid and relief supplies are being rushed to the affected areas.