13 lifeless, 5 rescued, 30 lacking as cloudburst hits close to Amarnath cave space

By Online Desk

SRINAGAR: At least 13 individuals have been killed when a cloudburst close to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas triggered flash floods Friday night that broken 25 tents and three group kitchens, police and NDRF officers stated.

An official on the bottom stated about 30-35 persons are lacking whereas 5 have been rescued.

The cloudburst hit the cave space at round 5.30 pm after heavy rains, they stated.

#WATCH | J&Okay: Rescue operation underway at decrease reaches of Amarnath cave the place a cloud burst was reported. Two individuals lifeless up to now pic.twitter.com/0pwry9gkJt

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The gushing waters hit the bottom camp outdoors the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three group kitchens the place the pilgrims are served meals, they stated.

NDRF Director General Atul Karwal advised PTI {that a} workforce of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was primarily based within the affected space at the same time as two extra groups from close by areas of Barari Marg and Panchtarni have reached there.

“We have three teams comprising about 75 rescuers in action right now,” Karwal stated.

Meanwhile, an official of the union territory administration stated that the Amarnath yatra, which started on June 30, has been quickly suspended in view of the tragedy, including a call on its resumption might be taken after rescue operations finish.

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Police and different civil administration have launched a rescue operation as some langars have been affected by the gushing waters, the officers stated.

According to the automated climate station on the holy cave, the realm acquired 31 mm rainfall from 4:30 pm to six:30 pm. An enormous quantity of water flowing turbulently after a cloud burst occurred within the decrease reaches of Amarnath cave, claimed reviews.

#WATCH | Rescue operations are being carried out in cloudburst affected space on the decrease Amarnath Cave web site

A complete of 10 Army rescue groups with Army Dogs proceed rescue operations.

(Source: Northern Command, Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/NZlcu3BmdO

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirms that he’s “in constant touch with the UT administration. The SDRF and NDRF teams have promptly swung into action to provide all possible relief and assistance.”

Meanwhile, Union Home minister Amit Shah stated, “I have spoken with J&K LG Manoj Sinha pertaining to flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Amarnath Cave. NDRF, SDRF, BSF & local admin are doing the rescue work. Our priority is to save the lives of people.”

While, Vivek Kumar Pandey, PRO, ITBP stated, “Situation is under control, rains are still going on. Looking at the hazard level, the Amarnath Yatra has been halted temporarily due to the area being inundated. If the weather remains normal and makeshift arrangements are made, then the yatra can be resumed tomorrow.”

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Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi extends condolences to bereaved households over the Amarnath cave cloudburst incident, saying, “I was very distressed to learn about the tragic death of the number of pilgrims on account of cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in J&K.”

The rescue groups have given emergency helpline numbers which can be energetic in view of the cloudburst that occurred. The 43-day Amarnath yatra started after a spot of three years.

NDRF: 011-23438252, 011-23438253
Kashmir Divisional Helpline: 0194-2496240
Shrine Board Helpline: 0194-2313149

(With inputs from businesses)