Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar Cloudburst Live: Rescue Operations Underway, Death Count Likely To Increase

Jammu and Kashmir Cloudburst Live: Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district was jolted by a massive cloudburst and 12 people were reported dead from a remote village en route the Machail Mata Yatra as reported by PTI. Earlier, the news agency had reported that at least 10 people were feared to have died in this cloudburst. However, as the rescue operations continue, the death toll is likely to increase. A Nowcast alert has been issued by a Meteorological Centre Srinagar that indicated moderate to heavy rainfall. As per the alert, the moderate to heavy rainfall will be accompanied by brief intense showers, thunder, lightning, and gusty winds across many parts of Jammu & Kashmir over the next 4–6 hours.