Jammu, Aug. 15 -- A devastating cloudburst struck Chisoti village in the remote Paddar Valley of Kishtwar district on Thursday afternoon, triggering catastrophic flash floods that have left a trail of destruction, claiming at least 44 lives and injuring over 100 people.
According to local officials in the Kishtwar district, the disaster struck at a time when thousands of devotees were gathered in the area for the annual pilgrimage to the Chandi Mata Temple, one of the largest spiritual events in the Jammu region.
The Machail Mata Yatra, which commenced on July 25, 2025, has been suspended with immediate effect.
The district administration has urged pilgrims to postpone their journeys until conditions stabilise and has assured comprehen...
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