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Kishtwar Cloudburst: Two Jalandhar Girls Among Missing, Families in Shock

Kishtwar Cloudburst: Two Jalandhar Girls Among Missing, Families in Shock

Jalandhar/Kishtwar (National Times): The recent cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar has left two families from Punjab in deep despair, as two young women from Jalandhar have gone missing in the tragedy. The missing girls have been identified as Vanshika (22) and her friend Disha, both hailing from the Sodal locality of Jalandhar. Vanshika had travelled with her family to her grandmother’s home in Jammu, accompanied by Disha. On the day of the incident, the two had visited the Machayal Mata temple with Vanshika’s family. While they were returning after offering prayers, the sudden cloudburst struck, and the girls were…
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Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 60, Over 100 Injured; Rescue Operations Underway

Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 60, Over 100 Injured; Rescue Operations Underway

Kishtwar (National Times): A powerful cloudburst in Chisoti village, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday triggered devastating flash floods, claiming at least 60 lives and injuring more than 100 people. The sudden deluge struck as devotees were en route to the Machail Mata Yatra, leaving villages submerged and homes destroyed. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed the fatalities and warned that the numbers could rise as rescue teams continue searching for those still trapped. Authorities have shared photographs of the victims with families via WhatsApp groups, leading to the identification of 21 bodies so far. Over 160 people have been…
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