Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- A massive cloudburst struck Chositi village on Thursday, killing 50 people and trapping many more under debris, officials said.

"In light of the tragedy caused by the cloudburst in Kishtwar, I have taken the decision to cancel the 'At Home' tea party tomorrow (Friday) evening.

"We have also decided not to go ahead with the cultural events during the morning Independence Day celebrations. The formal events - speech, march past etc will go ahead as planned," the chief minister said in a post on X.

Omar is scheduled to take salute at the march past at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, the venue of the main Independence Day function in Jammu and Kashmir.

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