KD NEWS SERVICE
SRINAGAR, Aug 14: A devastating cloudburst struck the Chashoti area of Kishtwar district on Thursday, prompting large-scale rescue and relief efforts under the direct supervision of Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha.
LG Sinha spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, briefing him on the current situation and the measures taken to aid the victims. The Home Minister assured the Union Territory administration of all possible assistance from the Centre.
“I want to assure all the affected families that the Government stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis,” the LG said, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
According to officials, rescue and relief operations are in full swing, with civil administration, police, Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams on the ground. Additional teams have been dispatched, and men and machinery have been deployed at the site to expedite the operation.
The LG has also alerted the Indian Air Force for possible evacuation of stranded individuals. He is personally monitoring the developments and has instructed all agencies to strengthen efforts to ensure timely assistance to the affected population.
In a message posted on X, the LG wrote: “Anguished by the cloudburst in Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families and prayers for quick recovery of injured. Directed Civil, Police, Army, NDRF & SDRF officials to strengthen rescue and relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected.”
The tragic incident has cast a shadow over the region, but authorities say every effort is being made to mitigate the impact and support those in distress.
