Kishtwar, Aug. 21 -- The Chadi for the Machail Mata pilgrimage reached the Chasoti area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Wednesday, where a devastating cloudburst occurred on August 14, claiming over 60 lives. Rescue operations are still underway.

Controlled explosions are being carried out to break down large boulders obstructing the area, as rescue teams continue to search for those still missing.

Sunita Devi, a participant in the ongoing pilgrimage, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, recalling how the pilgrimage was filled with joy and music in previous years.

Speaking to ANI, she said, "Chadi was welcomed with music and celebrations till last year, but this year there is a pain in my heart that I cannot express what...