Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- The Indian Air Force is set to take part in relief and rescue operations for victims of the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar, sources said.

At present, two Mi-17 helicopters and one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) are on standby at Jammu and Udhampur. Operations will commence as soon as the weather becomes favourable.

Rescue operations are already underway in Kishtwar following the cloudburst on August 14 that triggered flash floods, leading to the loss of over 45 lives. The local community and J&K Police are providing urgent relief, shelter, and medical assistance to the injured.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is also set to leave for Kishtwar on Friday to assess the damage caused by a massive cloudbu...