Kishtwar, Aug. 16 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh visited the cloudburst-affected areas in Chesoti of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, late on Friday evening.

A massive cloudburst on Thursday along the Machail Mata Yatra route triggered flash floods and widespread destruction, resulting in multiple casualties among yatris and locals.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "The government immediately took cognisance of it...PM Modi personally took cognisance of it and monitored it. After that, the equipment was brought here overnight by vehicles. CRPF came here overnight with equipment. Air Force, Indian Army, DG Police, Jammu-Kashmir Police, and today BRO's services have been utilised because they have machines to clear debris from the roa...