India, Aug. 14 -- At least 10 people are feared dead after a massive cloudburst led to a flash flood in Jammu and Kashmir's Chasoti area this afternoon, said officials. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot. Visuals showed pilgrims are being evacuated. Chasoti is the starting point for the Machail Mata Yatra.

"A flash flood has occurred at Chashoti area in Kishtwar, which is the starting point of the Machail Mata Yatra. Rescue Operations have been started," said Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Sharma.

Union Minister said he has spoken to Mr Sharma after being informed about the cloudburst by the Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly and local MLA Sunil Kumar Sharma.

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