Jammu: A massive cloudburst hit the Paddar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district Thursday, with authorities fearing casualties.
The incident took place in the Chositi area of the district, officials said.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, on the matter.
“A massive Cloud burst in the Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualties. Administration has immediately swung into action, the rescue team has left for the site”, he said on X.
Damage evaluation and necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made, he added.
PTI