Cloudburst near Amarnath Cave triggers flash floods, two dead: Police
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Cloudburst near Amarnath Cave triggers flash floods, two dead: Police

Three langars have washed away due to the heavy flow of water near the holy cave. Rescue operation underway.

Post by on Friday, July 8, 2022

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 A cloudburst has occurred at lower cave on Amarnath route resulting in a flash flood.

 
 In a tweet, Kashmir Zone Police wrote, "Some langars and tents have come under cloud burst/flash floods at #HolyCave. 02  deaths reported. #Rescue operation by Police, NDRF & SFs in progress. Injured being airlifted for treatment. #Situation under #control. IGP Kashmir."
 
 
While quoting ITBP, ANI tweeted, A cloudburst occurred at lower Amarnath Holy Cave at around 5:30 pm today with some people reportedly missing. Three langars have washed away due to the heavy flow of water near the holy cave. Rescue teams rushed.
 
 
As per ITBP, Some casualties feared, no clarity as of now. Rescue teams are on the job. ITBP teams are in the rescue operations along with other agencies.
 
It also said, Some langars at the Amarnath shrine affected by the cloudburst. Chopper is rushed to rescue the injured.