Hunzar Kishtwar Cloudburst 2021
Formed28 July 2021
Fatalities26 Deaths (approx. 18 missing in the floods), 17 Critical injuries
DamageMany houses, shops, and local infrastructure
Areas affected India

A cloudburst occurred on 28 July 2021 in Hunzar hamlet in the Dachhan area of the Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in 26 deaths and 17 injuries.

Casualties

As per reports, 7 dead bodies were recovered while 19 were not found in the initial days following the cloudburst.[1] As of October 5, 2021, one out of the 19 missing was found after more than 70 days, while 18 others remain missing.[2][3][4][5][6][7] In April 2023, after the ruling of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the government declared the 18 missing persons as dead.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Kishtwar Cloudburst: Two More Bodies Recovered, Toll Reaches 7, Says Officials". The Chenab Times. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Hunzer Kishtwar Cloudburst: Body of one out of 19 missing people found after 70 days". The Chenab Times. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Seven dead, 12 rescued after cloudburst in Jammu's Kishtwar district". 28 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Kishtwar Cloudburst: 7 bodies recovered, 17 rescued, 6 critical, 26 missing". 28 July 2021.
  5. ^ "7 Dead, 20 Missing After Cloudburst Hits Village In J&K's Kishtwar".
  6. ^ "Deeply Saddened By Deaths Due To Cloudburst In Kishtwar: Prez Kovind".
  7. ^ "Weather Forecast Today Live Updates: Four killed in cloudburst in J&K village, PM Modi says govt closely monitoring situation". 29 July 2021.
  8. ^ Ayoob, Anzer (4 April 2023). "After High Court's ruling, Govt declared 18 missing persons of Hunzar cloudburst as "dead"". The Chenab Times. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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