Thousands join Machail Mata Yatra from Vasuki Naag temple in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir
Bhaderwah, August 21, 2025 – The annual Machail Mata Yatra, a significant Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Goddess Chandi (a manifestation of Durga), commenced with great fervor from the historic Vasuki Naag Temple in Bhaderwah, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. Thousands of devotees gathered to participate in this spiritual journey, which culminates at the Chandi Mata Temple in Machail, Paddar, Kishtwar district, drawing pilgrims from […]
J&K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary visits relief camps, hospitals; assures full support to cloudburst-hit families
KATHUA, 19 AUGUST 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today visited the relief camp established at SIDCO Ghati Industrial Estate, Kathua to review arrangements for families affected by the recent cloudburst. During the visit, the Dy CM interacted with displaced families, listened to their concerns, and assured them of comprehensive government support. “The government stands […]
Chasoti’s Lifeline: Ambulance driver saves over 60 amid deadly floods
CHASOTI , 19 August 2025: When the wall of water tore down the slopes above Chasoti at 12.30pm on August 14, ambulance driver Arif Rashid, 32, felt the sludge clutch at his knees and boulders roll past him. For a moment, he thought he would be dragged under. He clawed his way out and ran, […]
Indian Army restores connectivity with temporary bridge in Kishtwar post-cloudburst
On August 14, 2025, a devastating cloudburst struck Chishoti village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, causing flash floods that disrupted connectivity and resulted in 38–60 deaths, over 100 injuries, and hundreds missing. The Indian Army, under White Knight Corps, constructed a temporary bridge over Chishoti Nala to restore movement for residents and Machail Mata Yatra […]
Torrential rains lash Kashmir valley, trigger widespread disruptions
Srinagar, August 18, 2025 – Heavy rainfall battered the Kashmir Valley on Monday, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and raising fears of flash floods and landslides across multiple districts. The Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning of intense showers, potential mudslides, and hazardous conditions in vulnerable areas, with forecasts predicting continued rainfall through the […]
Light showers bring relief to Srinagar as rain clouds blanket the city
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 17, 2025 – Residents of Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, woke up to light showers on Sunday, August 17, 2025, as rain clouds enveloped the city, offering a much-needed respite from the summer humidity. The gentle rainfall, accompanied by a pleasant breeze, brought relief to locals and tourists alike, creating a refreshing atmosphere in the picturesque valley.According to the Meteorological Centre […]
Cloudburst, flash floods devastate Kishtwar, Kathua in J&K
JAMMU, August 17, 2025 – A series of catastrophic cloudbursts and flash floods have struck Kishtwar and Kathua districts in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming numerous lives and causing widespread destruction. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo provided updates on the ongoing crisis, detailing the devastating impact and the extensive rescue operations underway. Kishtwar Cloudburst: 61 Dead, 116 Rescued In Kishtwar, a massive cloudburst on August 14 triggered flash floods and landslides in Chasoti village, a key stop on […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets cloudburst victims in Kishtwar, announces Ex-Gratia relief
Kishtwar, Aug: In a compassionate outreach to those affected by the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the worst-hit areas to personally assess the damage and meet the victims. The sudden cloudburst triggered flash floods that caused loss of lives, destruction of homes, and damage to agricultural land, […]
Kishtwar cloudburst: PM Modi assures full support to J&K
SRINAGAR, August 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to address the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar’s Chasoti village, which claimed 60 lives and injured over 100 during the Machail Mata Yatra on Thursday. Modi reviewed the situation and assured […]
Srinagar: MET issues alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods in J&K
Srinagar, July 16, 2025: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a critical weather advisory warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslide risks across Jammu and Kashmir from July 16–17 and July 21–23, 2025. The advisory, released on Wednesday, urges residents and authorities to remain vigilant due to potential weather-related disruptions in […]