Jammu
Army and police have so far recovered eight bodies and rescued 12 injured persons in Dacchan area of Kishtwar where flash floods due to cloudburst have wreacked havoc and several people are missing.
The Northern Command of the Indian Army released pictures of rescue operation in the area after troops had been rushed to join efforts of the police and civil authorities in rescuing people trapped in the flood.
Army rescuing a local trapped in flood water
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the situation prevailing due to cloudburst in Kishtwar and the Home Minister assured continuous support from the Central government.
"Spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and discussed situation prevailing due to cloudburst in Kishtwar. Home Minister has assured continuous support from the Central government. The entire nation stands in solidarity with all those affected by unfortunate natural calamity," the statement issued by LG's office read.
"District administration, Police and SDRF team is at Honjar village. An SDRF team is waiting to be airlifted at Jammu while two SDRF teams are on stand-by. An NDRF team from Punjab has been rushed for rescue and relief operations. Out of 38 affected individuals, 17 injured have been rescued and being provided medical care," the statement said.
Earlier police had to halte the rescue operations due to heavy rain.
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