Kochi: Fortysix people, including two Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel died in a massive cloudburst at the remote Chishoti village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, NDTV reported.
Several people are believed to be trapped under earth, officials said, adding that over 160 people have been rescued so far.
“Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made,” said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh in a post on X.
The government has set up a control room-cum-help desk to assist people and pilgrims in Paddar, about 15 km from Chashoti village. The numbers are: 9858223125, 6006701934, 9797504078, 8492886895, 8493801381, and 7006463710.
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