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  • Amarnath Cloudburst: Yatra suspended till further notice

    By ANI

    NEW DELHI: As the situation in Amarnath yatra became critical after a cloudburst struck the area near the holy shrine with at least 10 dead, the pilgrimage’s suspended till the situation returns to normal, informed the officials on Friday.

    “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,” said ITBP spokesperson PRO Vivek Kumar Pandey.

    After a cloudburst incident was reported near the holy cave area of Amarnath which reportedly claimed ten lives till now, Union Home minister Amit Shah took note of the situation and said saving the lives of people was on priority.

    The home minister also had a word with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and said the rescue was underway.

    ALSO READ | Ten dead as cloudburst hits near Amarnath cave area, rescue operation on

    “I have spoken with Jammu and Kashmir 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,” tweeted Shah.

    Informing about the incident ITBP PRO Vivek Kumar Pandey said “the Amarnath Yatra has been suspended till the situation turned normal. Likely to be resume by tomorrow.”

    The Disaster Management Authority of Jammu and Kashmir reported at least 10 casualties.

    A cloudburst incident took place at the holy cave area of Amarnath on Friday which resulted in a heavy discharge of water in the ‘Nallah’, adjoining the holy cave.

    According to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials, the cloud burst occurred at the lower holy cave (Amarnath) at around 5.30 PM and the rescue teams rushed to the spot.

    ALSO READ | Spoke with J&K LG, all assistance being provided: PM Modi on cloudburst near Amarnath cave

    Earlier, IGP Kashmir informed that as many as two people have died so far.

    “Some langars and tents have come under cloud burst/flash floods at Holy Cave, two deaths reported. Rescue operation by Police, NDRF & SFs in progress. Injured being airlifted for treatment. Situation under control,” said IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar.

    A senior ITBP official said that water came from above and sides of the cave after it rained heavily at the upper reaches. The rain has stopped for now.

    A team of Central Armes Police Force and the Indian Army acted swiftly and carried out the evacuation operation, which is currently underway.

    The official has informed that the flow of water in the Nallah turned normal after the rain stopped. “Some casualties feared. No clarity as of now. Rescue teams are on the job,” the official said. More details are awaited.

  • Spoke with J&K LG, all assistance being provided: PM Modi on cloudburst near Amarnath cave

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on the cloudburst near the cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, and said all possible assistance is being provided to the affected.

    At least 10 people were killed in the cloudburst Friday evening, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens, officials said.

    The cloudburst struck around 5.30 pm amid heavy rainfall, they said. “Anguished by the cloud burst near Shree Amarnath cave. Condolences to the bereaved families. Spoke to @manojsinha_ Ji and took stock of the situation,” Modi said in a tweet.

    “Rescue and relief operations are underway. All possible assistance is being provided to the affected,” he said.

    The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, officials said.

  • Five dead as cloudburst hits near Amarnath cave area, rescue operation on

    By Online Desk

    SRINAGAR: At least five persons were killed in a cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas Friday evening, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens, officials said.

    The cloudburst hit the cave area at around 5.30 pm after heavy rains, they said.

    #WATCH | J&K: Rescue operation underway at lower reaches of Amarnath cave where a cloud burst was reported. Two people dead so far pic.twitter.com/0pwry9gkJt
    — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022
    The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, they said.

    Five persons — three women and two men — were killed in the incident even as police, Army and ITBP personnel launched a rescue operation, the officials said.

    Police and other civil administration have launched a rescue operation as some langars were affected by the gushing waters, the officials said.

    A massive amount of water flowing turbulently after a cloud burst occurred in the lower reaches of Amarnath cave, claimed reports.

    Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirms that he is “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 said, “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.”

    (With inputs from agencies)

  • Eight dead as cloudburst hits near Amarnath cave area, rescue operation on

    By Online Desk

    SRINAGAR: At least eight persons were killed in a cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas Friday evening, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens, officials said.

    The cloudburst hit the cave area at around 5.30 pm after heavy rains, they said.

    #WATCH | J&K: Rescue operation underway at lower reaches of Amarnath cave where a cloud burst was reported. Two people dead so far pic.twitter.com/0pwry9gkJt
    — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022
    The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, they said.

    Five persons — three women and two men — were killed in the incident even as police, Army and ITBP personnel launched a rescue operation, the officials said.

    Police and other civil administration have launched a rescue operation as some langars were affected by the gushing waters, the officials said.

    A massive amount of water flowing turbulently after a cloud burst occurred in the lower reaches of Amarnath cave, claimed reports.

    Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirms that he is “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 said, “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 said, “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.”

    (With inputs from agencies)

  • 13 dead, five rescued, 30 missing as cloudburst hits near Amarnath cave area

    By Online Desk

    SRINAGAR: At least 13 people were killed when a cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas triggered flash floods Friday evening that damaged 25 tents and three community kitchens, police and NDRF officials said.

    An official on the ground said about 30-35 people are missing while five have been rescued.

    The cloudburst hit the cave area at around 5.30 pm after heavy rains, they said.

    #WATCH | J&K: Rescue operation underway at lower reaches of Amarnath cave where a cloud burst was reported. Two people dead so far pic.twitter.com/0pwry9gkJt
    — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022
    The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, they said.

    NDRF Director General Atul Karwal told PTI that a team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was based in the affected area even as two more teams from nearby locations of Barari Marg and Panchtarni have reached there.

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

    Meanwhile, an official of the union territory administration said that the Amarnath yatra, which began on June 30, has been temporarily suspended in view of the tragedy, adding a decision on its resumption will be taken after rescue operations end.

    ALSO READ | Spoke with J&K LG, all assistance being provided: PM Modi on cloudburst near Amarnath cave

    Police and other civil administration have launched a rescue operation as some langars were affected by the gushing waters, the officials said.

    According to the automatic weather station at the holy cave, the area received 31 mm rainfall from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. A massive amount of water flowing turbulently after a cloud burst occurred in the lower reaches of Amarnath cave, claimed reports.

    #WATCH | Rescue operations are being carried out in cloudburst affected area at the lower Amarnath Cave siteA total of 10 Army rescue teams with Army Dogs continue rescue operations.(Source: Northern Command, Indian Army) pic.twitter.com/NZlcu3BmdO
    — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2022
    Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh confirms that he is “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 said, “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 said, “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 families 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 teams have given emergency helpline numbers that are active in view of the cloudburst that happened. The 43-day Amarnath yatra began after a gap of three years.

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

    (With inputs from agencies)

  • Helicopter reaches Himachal’s Lahaul to rescue remaining 66 people stranded in Udaipur

    By PTI
    SHIMLA: A helicopter on Sunday reached Himachal Pradesh’s tribal district Lahaul-Spiti to rescue the remaining 66 people stranded there for six days, a state disaster management official said.

    State disaster management director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said that the helicopter reached Lahaul this morning and will be rescuing the 66 people stranded at various places in Udaipur.

    Of them, 37 are stranded at Jahlama, 15 at Shansha and 14 at Fooda, he added.

    The helicopter was allowed to fly as weather was favourable on Sunday. Earlier, it could not fly due to bad weather for two days, Mokhta added.

    So, 178 stranded people were rescued through a zipline or ropeway as a helicopter could not fly for evacuation due to bad weather, he added.

    They were stranded at Udaipur in the tribal district after a cloudburst over Tojing Nullah on Tuesday, he added.

    Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur had on Saturday visited flood-affected areas of the Lahaul Valley to take stock of the losses due to flooding in Tojing Nallah on July 27.

    Thakur had also inspected the areas with a team of the district administration, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).