Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43pm on 14 Aug 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
A devastating cloudburst struck Chositi village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on August 14, 2025, during the Machail Mata Yatra. At least 44 people, including two CISF personnel, have been confirmed dead, and over 200 remain missing. The flash floods swept away homes, vehicles, and a community kitchen, trapping an estimated 200–300 people. Rescue operations are underway, involving the NDRF, SDRF, Army, police, and local volunteers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Jitendra Singh have expressed condolences and assured assistance.
