Monsoon Alert – Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Alert, Cloudburst Kills 40, Over 100 Missing in Kishtwar

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Monsoon Alert : A catastrophic cloudburst in Chositi village (Kishtwar district, J&K) has claimed 40 lives, including two CISF personnel, with 100+ still missing as flash floods triggered widespread devastation.

Key Developments

  • Rescue Ops Underway: NDRF, SDRF, and Army mobilized

  • Infrastructure Damage: Roads, bridges washed away; communication networks disrupted

  • Minister Response: Union Minister Jitendra Singh in touch with Kishtwar DC Pankaj Kumar Sharma

Parallel Tragedy:
In Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), heavy rains caused fatal flooding:

  • 51-year-old man died after falling into an open drainage during cleanup operations

  • Multiple areas waterlogged, civic teams on alert

IMD Weather Alert

The India Meteorological Department warns of intensified monsoon activity:
⚠ Red Alert: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
⚠ Orange Alert: Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, West UP, North MP
🔹 Cause: Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal

Affected Regions Risk Level
J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand Extreme flooding/landslides
Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana Urban waterlogging
North MP, West UP Riverbank overflow

Critical Needs

  • Emergency shelters for displaced families

  • Medical teams for trauma care

  • Satellite phones for rescue coordination

Live Updates: Follow #KishtwarCloudburst on official handles of @NDRFHQ & @JmuKmrPolice.

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Why This Matters:

  • Second major cloudburst in J&K this monsoon (July 2025: 12 died in Doda)

  • Highlights climate change impact – IMD recorded 175% excess rain in Kishtwar this week

Stay Safe: Avoid travel to hills; report blocked drains to civic bodies in plains.

For relief contributions, contact: J&K State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) – 0191-2549602.

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