IN PICS | 16 dead, dozens missing as cloudburst hits Amarnath cave pilgrims in J&K

IN PICS | 16 dead, dozens missing as cloudburst hits Amarnath cave pilgrims in J&K

A huge cloudburst was reported at around 5.30 pm on Friday in the lower reaches of Amarnath cave, where according to the Indo-Tibetian Border Police (ITBP), 16 casualties have been confirmed so far.

Sajad HameedUpdated: Saturday, July 09, 2022, 03:28 PM IST
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A medical assistant treats a flash flood affected victim during the Amarnath pilgrimage near Baltal base camp in Kashmir on July 9, 2022.

A medical assistant treats a flash flood affected victim during the Amarnath pilgrimage near Baltal base camp in Kashmir on July 9, 2022. | Photo: Sajad Hameed

Indian army officials rescue injured people in the aftermath of a cloudburst near the Amarnath holy cave, at Baltal, Kashmir.

Indian army officials rescue injured people in the aftermath of a cloudburst near the Amarnath holy cave, at Baltal, Kashmir. | Photo: Sajad Hameed

Indian army soldiers carry the body of a victim in the aftermath of a cloudburst near the Amarnath holy cave along the Baltal route, Kashmir.

Indian army soldiers carry the body of a victim in the aftermath of a cloudburst near the Amarnath holy cave along the Baltal route, Kashmir. | Photo: Sajad Hameed

Army personnel carry out the rescue operation aftermath of a cloudburst near the Amarnath holy cave along the Baltal route, Kashmir.

Army personnel carry out the rescue operation aftermath of a cloudburst near the Amarnath holy cave along the Baltal route, Kashmir. | Photo: Sajad Hameed

In the view of the possible incidents of cloudbursts, the Jammu and Kashmir has issued an advisory and has ordered all SDMs, tehsildars of Ramban district to remain on high alert.

In the view of the possible incidents of cloudbursts, the Jammu and Kashmir has issued an advisory and has ordered all SDMs, tehsildars of Ramban district to remain on high alert. | Photo: Sajad Hameed

Mi-17V5 helicopters have inducted NDRF and civil administration personnel at Panchtarni and rescued 21 survivors.

Mi-17V5 helicopters have inducted NDRF and civil administration personnel at Panchtarni and rescued 21 survivors. | Photo: Sajad Hameed

The officials help carrying medical equipments and other necessary materials to the site.

The officials help carrying medical equipments and other necessary materials to the site. | Photo: Sajad Hameed

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