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34 Dead, 200 Missing in Kishtwar Cloudburst Tragedy

8/15/2025

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A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, Kashmir, has claimed at least 34 lives, with over 200 still unaccounted for. The tragedy unfolded near the Machail Mata temple, where pilgrims were enjoying lunch when disaster struck. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reported that information is trickling in slowly, as search and rescue teams race against time amid looming heavy rains.

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A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, Kashmir, has claimed at least 34 lives, with over 200 still unaccounted for. The tragedy unfolded near the Machail Mata temple, where pilgrims were enjoying lunch when disaster struck. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reported that information is trickling in slowly, as search and rescue teams race against time amid looming heavy rains.