Cloud Burst

Cloudburst in J&K’s Kathua: Heavy Rains in Jodh Ghati Village Leaves Seven Dead, Dozens Injured
17
Aug
By Nikki
Defense, Nation, ,

Cloudburst in J&K’s Kathua: Heavy Rains in Jodh Ghati Village Leaves Seven Dead, Dozens Injured

Another cloudburst hit J&K in a remote village in Kathua district on Sunday. Seven bodies reportedly found dead during rescue operations leaving several Injured. The calamity hit Jodh Ghati village of Rajbagh and Janglote in two separate incidents. This occurred amidst heavy rains in the district during the intervening nights of Saturday and Sunday.  The Army deployed helicopters on Sunday. It also deployed several columns in the cloudburst-hit Jodh Ghati village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. Reportedly, five people died in the cloudburst incident that happened in Jodh Ghati village. Two others were found dead in the…
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Kishtwar Cloudburst Sparks Flash Flood, Bodies Recovered, Yatra Suspended
15
Aug
By Theviralmail
Nation, , ,

Kishtwar Cloudburst Sparks Flash Flood, Bodies Recovered, Yatra Suspended

Massive cloudburst is reported in J&K, sparking flash floods in Chosoti, a small village in J&K.  At least 46 people, most of them pilgrims, were killed in flash floods on the Machail Mata Yatra route at Chosoti village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday afternoon. More than 100 people are injured. Over 160 people have been rescued so far. Due to flash floods Machail Mata Yatra, an annual  yatra which en-routes Chosoti, in Kishtwar district is obstructed. CM Omar Abdullah reports Home Minister Amit Shah about Disaster Omar Abdullah, CM of J&k, briefed Union Home minister Amit Shah. He informed…
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Uttarkashi in Turmoil: Airlifts, Chaos & Courage Mark Fourth Day of Rescue
08
Aug
By Theviralmail
Nation, , , ,

Uttarkashi in Turmoil: Airlifts, Chaos & Courage Mark Fourth Day of Rescue

Rescue operations continued on fourth day post cloud burst in Uttarkashi's Dharali. NDRF DIG Gambhir Singh Chauhan remarked positively on rescue efforts saying “Yesterday's operation was extremely successful, in which approximately 400 people were safely evacuated. The operation is ongoing... So far today, about 150 people have been evacuated... If the weather remains favourable today, all agencies will work together to complete this operation..." https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1953692119886946615 CM Pushkar Singh Dhamivisits the landslide affected area ensuring every possible help to affected families.  Also read: https://theviralmail.com/defense/indian-army-steps-up-flood-response-in-uttarakhand/ Helicopter Chinook takes the Charge Amid rescue efforts at Uttarkashi, helicopter Chinook drops essentials, generator and other…
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Unchecked Construction, Ignored Warnings: Uttarkashi Floods Triggered by Rampant Violations in Protected Zone
06
Aug
By Nikki
Nation, ,

Unchecked Construction, Ignored Warnings: Uttarkashi Floods Triggered by Rampant Violations in Protected Zone

Recent Disaster Highlights Human-Induced Vulnerability The catastrophic incident on August 5, 2025, in Dharali town of Uttarkashi district shows the impact of human actions. These actions have increased the vulnerability of ecologically sensitive zones in Uttarakhand. More than four people have died. Hundreds are missing. Flash floods swept away residential buildings and hotels. This incident once again illustrates how human negligence amplifies natural hazards. Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ): What It Is and Why It Matters Dharali, the epicenter of the devastation, lies within the Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ)—a 4,157-sq.km protected stretch between Gangotri and Uttarkashi. Established in 2012,…
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