Jammu, Aug. 18 -- After cloudbursts hit Kathua and Kishtwar, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said that at least seven people have died in Kathua, and the number of deaths in Kishtwar is still rising.

Gupta added that the government is doing everything possible to support the families of the victims.

He said the Union Home Minister has directed officials to ensure there are no shortcomings in relief efforts.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Kavinder Gupta said, "... Seven people have died in Kathua and the death toll in Kishtwar is continuously going up... The government is trying to provide all possible help to the kin of the deceased... The Union Home Minister has issued a directive to ensure that there should be no shortcomings i...