Overview

• The August 14 cloudburst in Kishtwar has left 65 dead and 32 missing, with Army, NDRF, SDRF, police and other agencies continuing recovery operations.
• At GMC Jammu, the defence minister met patients and said the prime minister is monitoring the situation, while doctors and the LG reported 16 injured under treatment in stable condition.
• Unable to reach the site due to conditions, Rajnath Singh shifted to a virtual interaction at Raj Bhavan after reviewing care for the injured at the hospital.
• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Rs 4.13 crore has been disbursed for relief and rehabilitation, and officials pledged full rehabilitation of affected families.
• Authorities highlighted ongoing constraints from rain and access, with forecasts warning of more heavy showers and possible flash floods in several Jammu region districts.