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Deadly Cloudbursts Claim 68 Lives in Jammu and Kashmir
17 Aug
Summary
- 68 killed, 122 injured in recent cloudbursts
- Schools in Jammu region ordered closed on August 18
- Heavy rains and thundershowers predicted from August 17-19
On August 17, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the Jammu region on the following day, August 18, due to inclement weather conditions. This decision was made in response to the recent spate of deadly cloudbursts that have struck the region over the past four days.
The cloudbursts, which occurred in the Chisoti village of Kishtwar district and the Jodh Ghati and Janglote areas of Kathua district, have claimed the lives of 68 people and left 122 others injured. The authorities have also reported that 82 people, including 81 pilgrims and one CISF personnel, are still missing after the cloudburst-induced floods hit the Chisoti village.
The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting heavy rains and thundershowers from August 17 to 19. The districts on alert include Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban, as well as parts of Kashmir. The authorities have warned of the risk of cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides in these vulnerable areas.
The decision to close schools in the Jammu region is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff in the face of the impending inclement weather conditions.
