13 Killed, Over 40 Missing After Cloudburst Near Amarnath Shrine; Rescue Ops Underway
2 years, 5 months ago

13 Killed, Over 40 Missing After Cloudburst Near Amarnath Shrine; Rescue Ops Underway

News 18  

Thirteen people were killed as a cloudburst hit close to the base camp of the holy cave shrine of Amarnath on Friday evening. An official of the union territory administration said the Amarnath yatra, which began on June 30, has been suspended following the tragedy and a decision on its resumption will be taken after rescue operations get over. Here is all you need to know about the cloudburst that took place after heavy rains in the upper reaches of Amarnath: According to officials, the cloudburst took place around 5.30 pm in the Baltal base camp after heavy rains. Phone lines have been disconnected and the yatra route damaged as water gushed from the top of the cave after heavy rains in the upper reaches, officials added. Shah said, “ Regarding the flash flood caused by cloudburst near the cave of Baba Amarnath ji, I have spoken to LG Shri @manojsinha_ ji and inquired about the situation.

Rescue Pti Heavy Rains Ndrf Rescue Operations Itbp Amarnath  yatra  near  missing  killed  shrine  underway  cloudburst  amarnath  40  cave  water  operations  situation  rains  ops  rescue  took

History of this topic

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in J-K's Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bodies of two cloudburst victims recovered in J-K's Ramban, search on for 5 missing persons

New Indian Express  

RAMBAN/JAMMU: Two bodies, including that of a 12-year-old boy, were recovered on Tuesday as rescue operation continued in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district to trace five other missing people following a cloudburst, officials said. Despite the inclement weather, the rescue team has so far managed to retrieve bodies of two persons -- Yasir Ahmad of Gadgram and Khalid Ahmed Parihar …

50 feared dead in cloudburst-affected Himachal areas, Baladi village cut-off from Kullu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

50 feared dead in cloudburst-affected Himachal areas, Baladi village cut-off from Kullu

Live Mint  

At least 50 people are feared dead after cloudbursts in various parts of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh said that the official number of the people who have lost lives can only be declared after official confirmation and completion of rescue operations. Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh said that a cloudburst occurred 2-3 days back over the …

HP cloudburst: Death toll rises to 8, rescue operation on to trace 45 missing people
4 months, 3 weeks ago

HP cloudburst: Death toll rises to 8, rescue operation on to trace 45 missing people

Deccan Chronicle  

Shimla: Rescue operations were underway on Friday to trace over 45 people missing following flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. With recovery of three more bodies, the death toll due to the flash floods in Nirmand, Sainj and Malana areas in Kullu, Padhar in Mandi and Rampur in Shimla districts of …

5 killed, 50 missing in Himachal, breach at Malana 1 dam as cloudbursts wreak havoc
4 months, 3 weeks ago

5 killed, 50 missing in Himachal, breach at Malana 1 dam as cloudbursts wreak havoc

Hindustan Times  

Five people were killed and around 50 went missing following multiple incidents of cloudburst in Himachal, with the heavy rain-induced flooding also resulting in a breach at Malana hydel project. Houses after some part washed away in the river following a flood caused by a cloudburst, at the Baladhi village in Kullu on Thursday.Five people were killed and around 50 …

2 killed, over 50 missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

2 killed, over 50 missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Two persons have died and more than 50 are missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh, prompting a major search and rescue operation. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, police and home guards started rescue operations, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap said. Union home minister Amit Shah spoke with Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu …

Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 4.4 lakh pilgrims offer prayers at cave shrine
1 year, 3 months ago

Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 4.4 lakh pilgrims offer prayers at cave shrine

The Hindu  

The 62-day annual Amarnath Yatra concluded on Thursday with more than 4.4 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas this year. Officials said a total of 4,45,338 devotees paid obeisance to the naturally formed ice 'Shivling' during the pilgrimage which commenced on July 1 through Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The holy mace of Lord …

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal
1 year, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra: One pilgrim dies, another injured after falling from track in Baltal

India TV News  

A pilgrim of Amarnath Yatra from Bihar died while another suffered injuries subsequent to falling down a track close to Kali Mata Morh on Friday night, an official said on Saturday. “They lost the balance and fell down the track, in which one died on the spot while another suffered injuries,” official said. He said the injured pilgrim is going …

Cloudburst in Himachal’s Kullu claims one life, three injured
1 year, 5 months ago

Cloudburst in Himachal’s Kullu claims one life, three injured

The Hindu  

At least one person died and three sustained injuries following a cloudburst at Kyas village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district in the early hours of Monday. In the incident, one person died on the spot, and three others were injured due to a washed away vehicle, according to the State’s Emergency Operation Centre. Heavy rains lashed several parts of the …

Amarnath Yatra resumes on Pahalgam route after 3 days as weather improves
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes on Pahalgam route after 3 days as weather improves

Hindustan Times  

The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Sunday afternoon from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities said. Read here: 83 Karnataka pilgrims stranded on Amarnath yatra route safe: Minister As the weather showed significant improvement, a batch of 6,491 pilgrims performed darshan at Amarnath cave, news agency ANI …

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to inclement weather conditions
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to inclement weather conditions

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023: The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended on Friday due to bad weather conditions as rain lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir. "The yatra has been suspended and no pilgrim is being allowed to move towards the holy cave shrine this morning," news agency PTI reported citing the officials. The 62-day annual pilgrimage to the 3,888-metre-high …

Cloudburst reported near Amarnath Cave? Here's what J&K Disaster Management Authority said
2 years, 4 months ago

Cloudburst reported near Amarnath Cave? Here's what J&K Disaster Management Authority said

India TV News  

Highlights A cloudburst was reported near Amarnath cave shrine However, the disaster management authority denied reports that any cloudburst has taken place The ongoing Amarnath yatra is showing a decreasing trend in the number of pilgrims, officials said Amarnath cloudburst: A cloudburst was earlier reported to have taken place near the Amarnath cave shrine on Wednesday afternoon. Earlier today, Union …

Amarnath's 'Chhadi Mubarak' Caretaker 'Deeply Saddened' by Loss of Lives, Says Rain Incident Not Cloudburst
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath's 'Chhadi Mubarak' Caretaker 'Deeply Saddened' by Loss of Lives, Says Rain Incident Not Cloudburst

News 18  

The caretaker of Chadi Mubarak, Mahant Dipendra Giri, has ruled out the incident of cloudburst near the holy Amarnath cave during Amarnath ji yatra. Speaking to News18 during the arrival of Chadri Mubarak in Pahalgam, Mahant Dipendra Giri said that no cloudburst had occurred near Amarnath, while it was a natural calamity that could not be controlled by man. Mahant …

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended following heavy rainfall
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended following heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Highlights Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Thursday morning due to inclement weather No pilgrim was allowed to move towards the holy cave from both Pahalgam and Baltal camps Over 1.44 lakh 'Yatris' have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far Amarnath Yatra 2022 news updates : Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Thursday morning due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 7,000 pilgrims leave for holy cave shrine from Jammu base camp
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Over 7,000 pilgrims leave for holy cave shrine from Jammu base camp

India TV News  

Highlights Amarnath Yatra was resumed on Monday after a 2-day suspension following flash flood near cave shrine Another batch of 7,107 pilgrims moved from Jammu base camp towards the Valley 43-day long Amarnath Yatra 2022 started on June 30 and will end on August 11 Amarnath Yatra news updates : Amarnath Yatra, which was resumed on Monday after a two-day …

5,000 Take Darshan as Amarnath Yatra Resumes; ‘Missing’ Pilgrims May Not be Found Alive, Say Officials
2 years, 5 months ago

5,000 Take Darshan as Amarnath Yatra Resumes; ‘Missing’ Pilgrims May Not be Found Alive, Say Officials

News 18  

Notwithstanding the massive rescue operations by the Army and anti-disaster response agencies over the past three days, there are bleak chances of survival of missing Amarnath pilgrims caught in Friday?s flash floods, officials said. 40-45 PILGRIMS MAY BE BURIED Officials monitoring the rescue operations over the past 72 hours estimated that 40 to 45 pilgrims may likely be buried under …

Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps

The Hindu  

Amarnath Yatra resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for a day due to inclement weather as another batch of over 4,000 pilgrims left for the base camps of the 3,880-metre high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. "A total of 4,026 pilgrims left in the 12th batch from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas here in a convoy of 110 …

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Nunwan-Pahalgam side after being partially halted due to cloudburst
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes from Nunwan-Pahalgam side after being partially halted due to cloudburst

Firstpost  

The annual 43-day pilgrimage was temporarily stopped on Friday after a cloudburst triggered flash floods, killing 16 people Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident near the holy cave, resumed on Monday morning. Amarnath Yatra, which was partially suspended after a cloudburst incident, will resume on Monday from the Nunwan Pahalgam side, informed the Shri Amarnath Ji …

Hopes fading of finding missing Amarnath pilgrims among debris
2 years, 5 months ago

Hopes fading of finding missing Amarnath pilgrims among debris

The Hindu  

Hopes of finding those missing in the Amarnath flash floods alive are fading by the hour even as the rescuers are making last-ditch efforts to look for any survivor and the Army has pressed heavy machinery into service to restore the track to the holy cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Sunday. Lt Governor visits Nunwan …

Amarnath Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain Shortly After Resumption
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain Shortly After Resumption

News 18  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended again shortly after resumption on Monday due to heavy rainfall at Panjtarni and near the holy cave. A fresh batch of pilgrims left for Kashmir valley from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp of Jammu at 5 am on Monday. CRPF and other personnel have guided us to move ahead safely," said the pilgrims pic.twitter.com/snekaI6JXB— ANI …

Weather LIVE Updates: Amarnath Yatra to Begin at 5am on Monday; Yatris to Leave from Panjtarni Camp
2 years, 5 months ago

Weather LIVE Updates: Amarnath Yatra to Begin at 5am on Monday; Yatris to Leave from Panjtarni Camp

News 18  

Weather LIVE Updates: The Amarnath Yatra will begin at 5am on Monday two days after a devastating cloudburst left 16 persons dead and several injured. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will chair a high level meeting on Sunday evening to review the ongoing rescue and relief operation at Amarnath cave shrine in the aftermath of the cloudburst incident …

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather

Firstpost  

A flash flood triggered by a cloudburst near the cave shrine on Friday afternoon has led to the death of least 16 people. Around 40 people are still missing Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather conditions and no fresh batch was allowed to proceed from here to the base camps of the 3,880-metre-high …

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather

The Hindu  

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather conditions and no fresh batch was allowed to proceed from here to the base camps of the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. "Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu to twin base camps in Kashmir due to inclement weather. The annual 43-day pilgrimage commenced …

Amarnath tragedy: Efforts to find 40 pilgrims continue overnight, Yatra remains suspended
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath tragedy: Efforts to find 40 pilgrims continue overnight, Yatra remains suspended

India Today  

Rescue operations for the 40 missing people went on overnight after a cloudburst on Friday brought on a flash flood near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir’s Lt Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting on Saturday with different agencies involved in Amarnath Yatra where it was decided that the yatra will remain suspended …

Amarnath Cloudburst: New video shows sudden flood near holy cave shrine
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Cloudburst: New video shows sudden flood near holy cave shrine

India TV News  

Highlights Officials said 15,000 stranded pilgrims were shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha chaired a review meeting to take stock of progress of rescue work The IMD said the deaths and destruction were due to a highly localised rain event Amarnath cloudburst: A new video of the tragic cloudburst near Amarnath cave …

Amarnath Cloudburst: IAF deploys eight helicopters as part of the rescue and relief operations
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Cloudburst: IAF deploys eight helicopters as part of the rescue and relief operations

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force on Saturday said it deployed eight helicopters as part of the rescue and relief operations following the cloudburst incident near the Amarnath cave shrine. The IAF said four Mi-17V5 and four Cheetal helicopters were deployed for rescue and relief efforts at the Amarnath shrine. "The Cheetal helicopters flew 45 sorties, inducting five NDRF and Army personnel …

Amarnath cloudburst: Gehlot announces ₹5 L aid for kin of victims from Raj
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: Gehlot announces ₹5 L aid for kin of victims from Raj

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday announced a financial aid of ₹5 lakh each for families of pilgrims from the state killed in the Amarnath cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir. May God give strength to the bereaved family members to bear this loss.” The deceased pilgrims from Rajasthan were identified as Mohanlal, Sunita Wadhwa and Sushil Khatri, an official …

Amarnath Cloudburst LIVE Updates: J&K L-G Chairs Meeting; Aerial Recce of Water Bodies Among Other Decisions Taken
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Cloudburst LIVE Updates: J&K L-G Chairs Meeting; Aerial Recce of Water Bodies Among Other Decisions Taken

News 18  

Amarnath Cloudburst LIVE Updates: The death toll in the flash flood triggered by heavy rain near the Amarnath cave shrine rose to 16 on Saturday as the search operations continued without a break amid fears that many are still trapped under the debris. Additional Director General of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Vijay Kumar, who holds charge of the Kashmir …

Three from Rajasthan among pilgrims killed in Amarnath flash flood
2 years, 5 months ago

Three from Rajasthan among pilgrims killed in Amarnath flash flood

Firstpost  

At least 16 people have died in the flash flood triggered by a cloudburst near the Amarnath cave shrine on Friday Jaipur: At least three pilgrims from Rajasthan were among those killed in a flash flood near the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, an official said on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Mohanlal, Sunita Wadhwa and …

Amarnath cloudburst: Govt needs to explain what happened, says Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: Govt needs to explain what happened, says Farooq Abdullah

Firstpost  

At least 16 people have died in the cloud burst incident near the holy shrine of Amarnath New Delhi: J&K National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has reacted to the Amarnath cloudburst incident. We also hope good compensation would be provided to families of deceased persons.” “We hope goverment will say explain what happened and how. At least 16 people have …

Amarnath cloudburst: Deaths and destruction caused by highly-localised rain event, says IMD
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: Deaths and destruction caused by highly-localised rain event, says IMD

Firstpost  

The Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir reported 31 mm of rainfall between 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm on Friday, which killed at least 16 people New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department on Friday said that the deaths and destruction near the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir was due to a highly localised rain event. According to the weather …

Amarnath cloudburst: At least 16 dead, 40 still missing; rescue operation intensified
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: At least 16 dead, 40 still missing; rescue operation intensified

Firstpost  

In a statement, the ITBP said, ‘Most of the yatris who were stranded near the holy cave area due to flash flood last evening have been shifted to Panjtarni. Speaking to ANI, Vivek Kumar Pandey, PRO, ITBP said, “Rescue operation has been intensified, around 30-40 people are still missing we have got information from the local administration. In a statement, …

Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh, family escape cloudburst at Amaranath cave
2 years, 5 months ago

Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh, family escape cloudburst at Amaranath cave

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh had a miraculous escape from the flash flood triggered by a cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir, which left 13 dead. Raja Singh and his family members who reached Amarnath by a chopper decided to use ponies to descend the hills before as the weather condition began deteriorating. …

Amarnath tragedy: 15 bodies retrieved, rescue ops on as 2 pulled out alive from debris
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath tragedy: 15 bodies retrieved, rescue ops on as 2 pulled out alive from debris

The Hindu  

The bodies of 15 pilgrims who were caught in Friday’s flash flood near the Amarnath cave temple were recovered on Saturday, authorities involved in the rescue operations said. An Army spokesman said 28 injured pilgrims were evacuated from the cave area to the Nilagrar medical camp in Baltal. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General, India Meteorological Department, said the temple area recorded …

Amarnath yatra flood updates | July 9, 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath yatra flood updates | July 9, 2022

The Hindu  

At least 16 people, mainly Amarnath pilgrims, have died and dozens went missing after flash floods caused landslips near the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area on Friday. The India Meteorological Department said the deaths and destruction near the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir were due to a highly localised rain event and not due to a …

Amarnath flash floods may be due to 'highly localised rain event', not 'cloudburst': IMD
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath flash floods may be due to 'highly localised rain event', not 'cloudburst': IMD

India TV News  

Highlights IMD said the deaths and destruction near Amarnath cave shrine were not due to a cloudburst Flash floods could have been triggered due to rainfall in the higher reaches of mountains: IMD Rain event is categorised as cloudburst if weather station receives 100 mm of rain in 1 hour: IMD Amarnath cloudburst news updates : The India Meteorological Department …

Amarnath Cloudburst: Yatra suspended till further notice
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Cloudburst: Yatra suspended till further notice

Firstpost  

Home Minister Amit Shah also had a word with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and said the rescue was underway. 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 …

At least 13 killed as flash floods hit Amarnath yatra camp
2 years, 5 months ago

At least 13 killed as flash floods hit Amarnath yatra camp

The Hindu  

At least 13 people, mainly Amarnath pilgrims, have died and dozens went missing after flash floods caused landslips near the Baltal base camp in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area on Friday. An official said the flash floods occurred around 5.30 p.m. and washed away scores of tents. The exact location of cloudburst and flash floods is Kali Mata Y Junction, located …

Amarnath cloudburst: From President Kovind to PM Modi, political leaders convey their condolences
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: From President Kovind to PM Modi, political leaders convey their condolences

Firstpost  

A cloudburst 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 that has claimed that life of at least 10 people so far Condolences from across the political spectrum poured in following the cloudburst near the holy cave area of Amarnath on Friday …

Cloudburst in Amarnath: Death toll rises to 13, many still missing; army deploys six rescue teams
2 years, 5 months ago

Cloudburst in Amarnath: Death toll rises to 13, many still missing; army deploys six rescue teams

Firstpost  

A cloud burst was reported around 5.30 pm at the lower Amarnath Holy Cave on Friday following which the holy yatra has been suspended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took to Twitter to express his anguish at the cloud burst near the Amarnath cave and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. — Narendra Modi July 8, 2022 The …

Amarnath cloudburst: 13 dead, 5 rescued so far; nearly 40 still missing | Visuals
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: 13 dead, 5 rescued so far; nearly 40 still missing | Visuals

India TV News  

Highlights A cloudburst was reported near base camp of shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas The lower reaches of Amarnath cave witnessed a cloud burst at around 5.30 pm At least 13 people were confirmed dead, and 5 were rescued so far; 30-40 still missing Amarnath cloudburst updates: A cloudburst was reported near the base camp of the holy …

Amarnath cloudburst: Viral videos from spot shared on social media, netizens pray for pilgrims
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath cloudburst: Viral videos from spot shared on social media, netizens pray for pilgrims

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra has been affected due to a cloudburst in the area on the evening of Friday, July 8. A cloudburst hit the area near the Amarnath cave shrine and reports of casualties are coming in. Amarnath cloudburst details The Cloudburst occurred in area near the Amarnath cave shrine around 5.30 p.m. Read: Shinzo Abe shot dead: Aftermath video goes …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Terrifying visuals of cloudburst near shrine | Watch
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Terrifying visuals of cloudburst near shrine | Watch

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2022/ Amarnath cloudburst: A cloudburst was reported near the camp of the holy cave shrine. The Amarnath Yatra saw setbacks several times this year due to bad weather. Here are some visuals from the site of the terrifying incident The Amarnath Yatra, which sees an ocean of Lord Shiva devotees from different walks of life commenced on June …

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to bad weather
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to bad weather

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra was on Tuesday morning temporarily suspended due to inclement weather. Earlier this morning, the sixth batch of over 6,300 Amarnath pilgrims left for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir amid tight security. According to the official data, a total of 6,351 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in a convoy of 239 vehicles amid …

Amarnath Yatra 2021 concludes: CEO SASB and Mahant Deependra Giri carry out Samapan Pooja
3 years, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2021 concludes: CEO SASB and Mahant Deependra Giri carry out Samapan Pooja

India TV News  

The Samapan Pooja to mark the closing of the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Cave Shrine of Amarnath, on Shravan Poornima was performed on Sunday amid chanting of religious hymns and Mantras. Nitishwar Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, and Anup Kumar Soni, Additional CEO, SASB prayed for sustained peace, harmony, progress, and prosperity in the Union …

Cloudbursts kill 18 people in Jammu, HP
3 years, 4 months ago

Cloudbursts kill 18 people in Jammu, HP

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar/Shimla: At least eighteen people were killed and scores of others left injured on Wednesday in a series of flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh and the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. At least, seven persons including three women, were killed, and 14 others went missing after half a dozen residential houses were swept away …

Cloudburst Hits Amarnath Shrine in Kashmir; HM Amit Shah Takes Stock
3 years, 4 months ago

Cloudburst Hits Amarnath Shrine in Kashmir; HM Amit Shah Takes Stock

News 18  

A cloudburst has been reported near the Holy Amarnath shrine in Kashmir on Wednesday. Home Minister Amit Shah said in a tweet that he spoke to Manoj Sinha, lieutenant governor of J&K, regarding the incident. https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1420375043448573956?s=20 Shah also said that National Disaster Response Force personnel have been deployed to assess the real extent of damage. The Deputy Comissioner of Kishtwar …

WATCH: Cloudburst hits Amarnath shrine in J&K amid heavy rainfall
3 years, 4 months ago

WATCH: Cloudburst hits Amarnath shrine in J&K amid heavy rainfall

Live Mint  

A cloudburst has been reported near the holy cave of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Earlier today, flash floods caused by a cloudburst in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir killed at least seven and injured many. J&K's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the situation prevailing due to cloudburst …

3 of family killed in cloudburst in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand
3 years, 5 months ago

3 of family killed in cloudburst in Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand

Hindustan Times  

Three members of a family, including a mother-daughter duo, were killed while one person was reportedly missing after a cloudburst hit two adjacent villages in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district, officials said on Monday. Those killed in the incident that took place on Sunday night in Mandav village were identified as Madhuri Devi, Ritu Devi and her three-year-old daughter Trishvi, Uttarakashi's Disaster …

Discover Related