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‘Mountain came down’: Kishtwar survivors dig through rubble, search for loved ones

IndiaTimes Saturday, 16 August 2025 ()
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district triggered flash floods, obliterating Chasoti village. At least 60 lives were lost, with scores injured and dozens still missing. Piyra Singh, a survivor, recounted the horror as his home collapsed, claiming the lives of his relatives. Rescue operations are underway as families grapple with immense grief.
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