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.