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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urgently reviewed the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir following a devastating cloudburst. He visited injured victims at Government Medical College Jammu and praised doctors for their dedicated care. The cloudburst during the Machail Mata Yatra pilgrimage resulted in over 60 fatalities and left 32 people still missing. Rescue operations continue with multiple agencies working together while relief funds have been disbursed to affected families.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh Reviews Jammu Kashmir Flood Situation After Kishtwar Cloudburst

  • Rajnath Singh chaired emergency meeting with JK LG Sinha and officials
  • Visited hospital victims injured in Kishtwar cloudburst incident
  • Cloudburst during Machail Mata Yatra killed over 60 pilgrims
  • NDRF Army and local authorities continue rescue operations for 32 missing
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J-K: Rajnath Singh holds meeting with officials, takes stock of flood situation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets officials and hospital victims after deadly Kishtwar cloudburst that killed over 60 people during Machail Mata Yatra pilgrimage.

"All the patients have recovered and are recovering well - Rajnath Singh"

Jammu, August 24

Defence Mnister Rajnath Singh on Sunday held a meeting with officials at Raj Bhavan in Jammu as he takes stock of the flood situation in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union MoS Jitendra Singh were also present during the meeting.

This comes after Singh visited a government hospital in Jammu today to meet victims who sustained injuries in the Kishtwar cloudburst incident, and lauded the efforts of the doctors of the medical college for taking care of the injured with complete dedication.

While addressing the reporters in the presence of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Minister stated that all patients were out of danger and were recovering well.

"I also wanted to go to the spot, but due to bad weather, it is not possible to go there. And it has also been informed that there has been a landslide, so the vehicle could not move forward. All the patients have recovered and are recovering well. And I want to congratulate all the doctors of this medical college for taking care of all the injured people with full dedication, and all are in good condition," Singh said.

A cloudburst occurred in Kishtwar during the Machail Mata Yatra on August 14, in which over 60 people were killed. The cloudburst led to sudden flash floods during the pilgrimage, resulting in widespread destruction and deaths. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Jammu and Kashmir Police, CISF, Indian Army and the local administration were engaged in rescue efforts.

Earlier today, LG Sinha visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu to meet with victims of the cloudburst disaster in Kishtwar district. During his visit, he expressed hope for their swift recovery and detailed ongoing relief efforts.

Addressing reporters, LG Sinha said, "Everyone is stable, and I hope everyone recovers quickly and returns home. The incident was extremely unfortunate, and many people have lost their lives."

He praised the authorities for their efforts, noting that 32 individuals remain missing and search operations continue. Sinha stated that Rs 4.13 crore have been disbursed to the victims so far and assured that the state and central governments will ensure rehabilitation of the affected families.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the minister's visit, I wish he could have reached the actual disaster site. Sometimes our leaders need to show more hands-on approach rather than just hospital visits. The people in remote areas need to see that help is reaching them directly.
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Aman W
Heartbreaking to hear about the cloudburst during Machail Yatra. My prayers with all the affected families. The rescue teams from NDRF, Army and local administration are doing commendable work in difficult conditions. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The compensation of 4.13 crore is a good start, but rehabilitation is a long process. Hope the government continues to support these families beyond immediate relief. Climate change is making such disasters more frequent - we need better early warning systems.
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Vikram M
The doctors and medical staff deserve all the praise for their dedicated work. In times of crisis, it's our healthcare workers who become the real heroes. Salute to their service! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
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Kavya N
Still 32 people missing... this is so painful for their families. Hope the search operations continue until everyone is accounted for. The mountains can be unforgiving, but our rescue teams are persistent. 🙏

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