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J&K Chief Secretary Leads Rescue Operations After Devastating Cloudburst | Science-Environment
Omar Abdullah announced financial aid from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund as rescue efforts continue after a cloudburst killed 60 and left over 100 injured in Kishtwar.
- A sudden cloudburst in Kishtwar district on August 14 caused flash floods in Chashoti village that claimed at least 65 lives including two CISF personnel and left dozens missing.
- During the Machail Mata Yatra route on Thursday, flooding interrupted the pilgrimage that began on July 25 and was scheduled to end on September 5.
- Rescue teams including Indian Army, SDRF and NDRF have deployed over 300 personnel, evacuated over 100 injured, and recovered 60 bodies, 46 identified.
- During his visit, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced relief from the CM's Relief Fund—Rs 2 lakh for families of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh for the injured and homeowners, Rs 50,000 for minor injuries—saying `The government stands firmly with the people in this hour of grief`.
- An inquiry will assess whether preventive measures could have been taken despite prior Meteorological Department warnings, and both state and central agencies have pledged continued support as full recovery is expected to take significant time and resources.
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