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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured full government support following the devastating cloudburst in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. Rescue operations are underway with NDRF teams assisting local authorities. LG Manoj Sinha described the tragedy as "mind-numbing" and briefed Shah on relief efforts. The incident has claimed four lives and caused significant damage to infrastructure.

Key Points: Amit Shah Pledges Support for Kathua Cloudburst Victims in J&K

  • Amit Shah assures Modi govt support for Kathua victims
  • NDRF teams deployed for rescue operations
  • LG Sinha briefs Shah on ongoing relief efforts
  • Cloudburst damages railway, highway, and police station
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We stand firmly behind our sisters and brothers of J-K, says Amit Shah on Kathua cloudburst

Amit Shah assures full government aid as rescue teams respond to Kathua cloudburst tragedy, leaving four dead and infrastructure damaged.

"We stand firmly behind our sisters and brothers of J&K. – Amit Shah"

New Delhi, August 17

Following the cloudburst incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, in which four people died, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured that the Central government is closely monitoring the situation.

Shah assured full support from the government and said rescue operations are underway with help from the local administration and NDRF teams.

https://x.com/AmitShah/status/1956955429973405990

In a post on social media platform X, Shah wrote, "Spoke with the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the cloudburst in Kathua. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out by the local administration, and NDRF teams have also been rushed to the site."

"Assured every support from the Modi government. We stand firmly behind our sisters and brothers of J&K," the post read.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua district.

Terming the tragedy "mind-numbing," LG Sinha stated that he briefed Union Minsiter Shah on the ongoing rescue and relief operations.

In an X post, he wrote, "Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in the devastating rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua. The tragedy is mind-numbing. Briefed Hon'ble Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah Ji on rescue and relief operations by the army, NDRF, SDRF, police & administration."

The cloudburst in Kathua district on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday left four people dead, damaged a railway track, the national highway, and the local police station, while flash floods and a landslide in Jodh village have trapped six people and washed away several connecting roads, officials said.

Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma said rescue teams are on the spot and operations are underway in Jodh village.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said police, military and civil administration teams are carrying out rescue operations, and the situation is being closely monitored.

In a post on X, Jitendra Singh wrote, "Spoken to SSP Kathua Sh Shobhit Saxena after receiving information about a cloud burst in the Janglote area. 4 Casualties reported. In addition, damage has occurred to Railway track, National Highway while Police Station Kathua has been affected."

- ANI

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Priya S
Heartbreaking news from Kathua. My prayers with the affected families. Hope the rescue teams reach all stranded people soon. The government must also focus on long-term disaster preparedness in hilly areas.
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Aman W
While the response is appreciated, we need to ask why cloudbursts are becoming frequent in J&K. Climate change is real and we need better infrastructure to handle such situations. Just rescue ops aren't enough.
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Shreya B
The railway track and highway damage will affect connectivity for days. Hope the government allocates funds quickly for repairs. My cousin is posted in Kathua police station - thankfully he's safe. Scary situation!
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Karthik V
NDRF teams are doing commendable work as always. Salute to these real heroes who risk their lives during disasters. Hope they get proper equipment and training for mountain rescue operations.
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Michael C
Visiting Kashmir last year showed me how vulnerable the region is to climate events. The world should take note - these disasters affect real people with families and dreams. Solidarity with Kathua.
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Nisha Z
Why only tweet assurances? The government should have disaster response teams permanently stationed in vulnerable areas like Kathua. Prevention is better than cure, especially when lives are at stake.

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