Rescuers search for missing after devastating Kashmir cloudburst
Summary
Rescuers searched for missing people in a village in Indian-administered Kashmir after flash floods from a heavy rainstorm killed at least 60 people. The floods also injured many and destroyed property, leading to the suspension of a local pilgrimage. Additional rescue teams are joining efforts, and more rain is expected.Key Facts
- Heavy rains caused flash floods in Chositi, a village in Kashmir, killing at least 60 people.
- The floods also injured 50 people, who received treatment at local hospitals.
- Rescuers evacuated about 300 people after a sudden downpour, known as a cloudburst, triggered the floods.
- Officials warn that more people might be missing or were carried away by floodwaters.
- The floods disrupted an annual Hindu pilgrimage, which has now been paused.
- Many homes were destroyed, and roads were damaged, affecting transportation and access.
- Authorities have set up temporary bridges to help stranded people in the area.
- Experts suggest that climate change and unplanned development might be increasing the frequency of cloudbursts in Himalayan regions.
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