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Omar Abdullah Directs Swift Relief After Kathua Tragedy
A sudden cloudburst caused flash floods and landslides in remote villages, killing seven and injuring several, with rescue efforts led by the Indian Army and local authorities.
- A cloudburst struck Jod Ghati village in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, on August 17, 2025, killing four and injuring six people.
- The cloudburst caused sudden water and debris influx, snapping village access and damaging land, property, railway track, and National Highway.
- The civilian administration, military, and paramilitary forces initiated rescue and relief operations while several injured were airlifted to hospitals in Mamoon, Pathankot.
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed, "Four casualties have been reported," and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia assistance to victims' families.
- The incident prompted continuous monitoring, safety warnings, and calls for stronger environmental safeguards to prevent future disasters amid ongoing monsoon challenges.
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CM Omar Abdullah announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to kin of each killed in Kathua cloudburst - The Statesman
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday announced ex gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh from the CM’s Relief Fund, in addition to SDRF support to the kin of each of the seven killed in this morning's cloudburst in the Kathua district of Jammu.
Omar Abdullah Directs Swift Relief After Kathua Tragedy
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