NEW DELHI, Aug 14 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences and assured assistance to those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
“My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being monitored closely. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Every possible assistance will be provided to those in need,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
According to details received by The Chenab Times, at least 30 people, including two CISF personnel, have died, more than 100 have been injured, and over 200 remain missing after Thursday’s incident in Chasoti village of Padder sub-division. Rescue operations involving SDRF, NDRF, police, Army, and local volunteers are ongoing.
The Chenab Times News Desk