Tag: Jammu and Kashmir

Omar Abdullah Flags Communication Collapse as Heavy Rains Batter Jammu and Kashmir

On Tuesday, Abdullah had briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the scale of disruption caused by incessant rainfall.

August 27, 2025

30 Dead in Landslide Near Vaishno Devi Shrine; Rescue, Relief Ops Underway

Railway connectivity in the region has also been hit, with soil erosion and flash floods in the Chakki river forcing suspension of traffic on the Pathankot Cantt–Kandrori line.

August 27, 2025

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha visits GMC Jammu, meets Kishtwar cloudburst victims

"The authorities worked very hard to find the missing people; however, 32 people are still missing, and efforts to look for them are underway," LG Sinha said.

August 24, 2025

J-K: Bridge damaged by swollen river near Jammu-Pathankot highway

The incident has disrupted traffic on the highway, a key arterial route. Local administration teams are monitoring the situation closely.

August 24, 2025

J&K CM Announces Relief Package for Kishtwar Flash Flood Victims; 60 Dead, Rescue Ops Ongoing

The announcement came after Abdullah visited Chasoti village, one of the worst-hit areas, where he met bereaved families and assured them of government support.

August 16, 2025

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Visits Kishtwar, Meets Families Affected by Flash Floods

The cloudburst, which struck on Thursday along the Machail Mata Yatra route, unleashed massive floods and destruction, leaving at least 60 people dead.

August 16, 2025

CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Flood-Hit Kishtwar, Says 60 Bodies Recovered, Rescue Ops Continue

Abdullah’s convoy reached Gulabgarh in Padder block and later proceeded towards Chashoti village, one of the worst-affected areas, to review the ongoing relief and rescue operations.

August 16, 2025

Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy: 45 Dead, Over 100 Injured as Rescue Operations Continue

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when a large number of devotees were participating in the annual Machail Mata Yatra. The sudden deluge swept through the area, trapping pilgrims and residents.

August 15, 2025

Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy: 300 White Knight Corps Troops, NDRF Teams Lead Massive Rescue Efforts

The disaster, which triggered flash floods along the Machail Mata Yatra route, has left at least 45 dead, over 100 injured, and many still missing.

August 15, 2025

J-K: Massive cloudburst hits Kishtwar’s Chashoti near Machail Mata Yatra route

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said a massive cloudburst struck the Chashoti area in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the administration to launch rescue operations and make arrangements for medical aid immediately.

August 14, 2025