SRINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah concerning the cloudburst and consequent flooding that devastated the Kishtwar region.
The Prime Minister emphasised that “authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected,” a message he conveyed via social platform X.
Spoke to Jammu and Kashmir LG, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji and CM Shri Omar Abdullah Ji regarding the situation in the wake of the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected.@OfficeOfLGJandK@OmarAbdullaH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
The talks followed a catastrophic cloudburst that struck the mountainous region near Machail Mata Shrine in Kishtwar, triggering flash floods that washed away makeshift camps, a community kitchen, and local infrastructure. The disaster has claimed over 65 lives, left hundreds missing, and sparked a substantial rescue and relief effort involving multiple agencies, including the Civil Administration, Army, NDRF, SDRF, and local police forces.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is expected to visit the affected area later today in a bid to oversee ongoing efforts and coordinate further assistance.
