Kashmir, floods and Pakistan
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At least 32 people have been killed in flash floods caused by torrential rains in a remote, mountainous village in Indian-controlled Kashmir, a disaster management official has said. Mohammed Irshad said on Thursday that rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village of Chositi brought at least 100 people to safety.
Cloudburst triggers deadly flash floods in Kashmir village, sweeping away homes and pilgrims as rescue efforts face challenges
A sudden cloudburst on August 14 unleashed devastating flash floods in Chisoti village of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least 60 people and leaving around 75 missing. Entire homes,
One official says rescue teams scouring the devastated Himalayan village of Chositi brought at least 100 people to safety, with at least 50 believed to be missing.
Authorities have warned of more deluges and possible landslides between now and Tuesday. Heavy monsoon rains have lashed the country since June and killed more than 600.