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Floods brought boulders. That saved most Chasoti locals

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 August 2025 ()
A devastating flash flood in Chasoti, Kishtwar, razed houses and temples, tragically killing many pilgrims during the Machail Mata yatra. The surge miraculously halted near a school, saving most of the village, but leaving behind widespread destruction and loss of livelihoods. Villagers now grapple with the aftermath, demanding relocation due to the heightened fear of future floods.
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