Cloudburst Triggers Deadly Flash Floods on Machail Mata Yatra Route

Cloudburst Triggers Deadly Flash Floods on Machail Mata Yatra Route
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J&K flash floods: At least 46 dead, over 100 injured on Machail Mata pilgrimage route after cloudburst

A catastrophic Claudbers killed the Chishoti village in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir with Machal Mata Tirtha Yatra Marg, causing serious floods. At least 46 people have been confirmed dead, and there are more than 100 continuous injuries. Many devoted and residents were trapped in a sudden bounce of water and debris, many were still reported to have disappeared. Rescue teams, including SDRF, NDRF and Army personnel, make tireless efforts to detect the remaining people and fix the bodies. The incident disturbed the annual journey and caused widespread destruction for roads, bridges and local infrastructure. Officials have caused weather forecasts, and encouraged pilgrims to postpone the trip to the improvement of the situation. The disaster has expressed condolences to national leaders and made intensive calls for better disaster preparation in the region.

The Key points

  • Badalball killed chishoti in Kishtvarwar, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • At least 46 were confirmed by more than 100 injured.
  • Many devoted and locals are missing.
  • Flash flood damaged severe infrastructure.
  • Large rescue efforts from SDRF, NDRF and Army.
  • Roads and bridges were swept away in floods.
  • Officers recommend pilgrims to postpone the trip.
  • Relief camp for donplaced families.
  • Leaders ask for strong disaster preparation.
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