SRINAGAR: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a massive cloudburst that struck a remote mountain village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
“The news of several deaths due to a cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu-Kashmir, is extremely tragic. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the success of relief and rescue operations,” Murmu said in a post on X.
जम्मू-कश्मीर के किश्तवाड़ में बादल फटने की घटना में कई लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। मैं शोकाकुल परिवारों के प्रति हार्दिक संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूं और राहत तथा बचाव कार्य में सफलता की कामना करती हूं।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 14, 2025
Over thirty eight people have been confirmed dead, while many remain trapped. Officials fear the toll may rise. So far, 98 people have been rescued, with 28 reported to be in critical condition
