Kishtwar

Kishtwar (National Times): A remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Warwan Valley was left devastated after twin cloudbursts struck Margi village, triggering flash floods and landslides that destroyed homes, farmland, and vital infrastructure. According to local officials, the sudden cloudbursts hit late Wednesday night, unleashing a torrent of water and debris. The force of the flooding swept away at least 30 houses, inundated nearly 60 more, and obliterated a crucial bridge that connected the area to nearby regions. More than 300 kanals of irrigated farmland—essential to the valley’s largely agrarian economy—were destroyed. Dozens of livestock, a critical livelihood asset for…

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…