SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the Air Force has been put on alert for evacuation as large-scale rescue and relief operations continue in Chashoti, Kishtwar, following the devastating cloudburst.
In a post on X, the LG said men and machinery have been deployed at the site, with additional teams rushed to assist. “Briefed Hon’ble Union Home Minister Amit Shah on rescue and relief operations by various agencies. He has assured all possible assistance. I want to assure all the affected families that the government stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis,” Sinha said.
I want to assure all the affected families that Govt stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis. Air Force has also been alerted for evacuation. I am constantly monitoring the situation.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) August 14, 2025
The LG added that he is constantly monitoring the situation, while rescue agencies work round-the-clock to trace the missing and assist survivors.
