Twin Cloudbursts Unleash Flash Floods in Kishtwar; LG Sinha Directs Authorities to Remain on High Alert | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Two cloudbursts struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Tuesday, triggering flash floods and blocking roads in several areas, officials said, adding that no loss of life or property damage has been reported so far.

The cloudbursts occurred in the Gahan area of Sarthal and at Machhipal, prompting the district administration to launch restoration operations, deploy machinery for road clearance and issue advisories warning residents against venturing near vulnerable water bodies.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the situation and said he had spoken to the Deputy Commissioners of Kishtwar and Doda. He directed authorities to remain on high alert and ensure the swift restoration of affected roads, highways and water supply pipelines.

Spoke with Deputy Commissioners of Kishtwar & Doda regarding the flash floods caused by heavy rainfall. Fortunately, no loss of life or property damage has been reported. Emergency response teams have been directed to remain on high alert and continuously monitor the situation.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) June 2, 2026

The LG said emergency response teams, field staff and specialised medical teams had been placed on alert, while damage assessments would begin after field verification. Immediate reports indicated no casualties, injuries or damage to property in the affected areas.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said he spoke to Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma after receiving information about the incidents and confirmed that the cloudbursts had occurred in Sarthal’s Gahan area and Machhipal.

#Kishtwar Cloudburst:

Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar, Sh Pankaj Sharma, immediately after receiving the news.

Two cloudburst incidents were reported in district Kishtwar today. The first occurred in the Gahan area of Sarthal, while the second was reported from Machipal.…

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) June 2, 2026

Meanwhile, the Lieutenant Governor expressed condolences over the death of Pinki Devi of Khuddhar village in Doda district, who was killed in a lightning strike amid the adverse weather, and directed officials to provide immediate relief and assistance to her family.