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Kishtwar Cloudburst: LG Sinha orders relief, reconstruction of homes for victims

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday stated that all necessary relief and rehabilitation measures are being taken following the tragic cloudburst in Chasoti village of Kishtwar district, which has claimed at least 65 lives so far.

In a post on social media platform X, the LG, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), stated that he had spoken to senior officials to review the ongoing rescue and relief efforts.

“Spoke to Senior Officials and took stock of the rescue and relief operations at Chashoti, Kishtwar. I will ensure the reconstruction of homes damaged in flash floods. I’ve also directed the senior officials for immediate relief & uninterrupted essential supplies to the affected,” he said.

The cloudburst, which triggered flash floods in the remote village, has left a trail of destruction, washing away homes and displacing several families.

Rescue operations are underway as teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local administration continue to search for survivors and retrieve bodies.

Officials confirmed that the death toll has risen to 65, with many others still reported missing—(KNO)

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