Kishtwar Cloudburst LIVE: 12 Feared Dead As Rescue Operations Continue, CM Omar Abdullah Expresses Deep Sorrow

Kishtwar Cloudburst Live Updates: At least twelve people are feared dead after a cloudburst struck the Paddar Tashoti area of Kishtwar district, triggering flash floods that swept away a langar (community kitchen) shed. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and extended his condolences to the affected families. Rescue operations are currently underway, and officials fear the death toll may rise as efforts continue. An official confirmation on the casualties is still awaited.

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a Nowcast alert indicating moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by brief intense showers, thunder, lightning, and gusty winds across many parts of Jammu & Kashmir over the next 4–6 hours.

Meanwhile, JK LG Manoj Sinha directed Army and NDRF officials to strengthen rescue efforts, “Anguished by cloudburst in Chositi Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families and prayers for quick recovery of injured. Directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF and SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue & relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected.”