A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has claimed at least 12 lives near the Machail Mata temple, prompting a swift response from rescue teams. Simultaneously, heavy rain and flash floods have wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting infrastructure and isolating villages.
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A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has claimed at least 12 lives near the Machail Mata temple, prompting a swift response from rescue teams. Simultaneously, heavy rain and flash floods have wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting infrastructure and isolating villages.
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