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

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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, the ITBP said, “Most of the yatris who were stranded near holy cave area due to flash flood last evening have been shifted to Panjtarni. About 15,000 people were safely shifted till now.” Meanwhile, Chinar Corps Commander Lieutenant General ADS Aujla reached the cloudburst-affected areas near the Amarnath cave.

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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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  

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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 resumes; 4,026 pilgrims leave Jammu for base camps
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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 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 …

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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 …

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 …

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

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Deccan Chronicle  

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

Amarnath yatra flood updates | July 9, 2022

The Hindu  

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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 …

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  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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 …

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