Death toll in Indian-controlled Kashmir cloudburst rises to 16, dozens missing
STORY: Death toll in Indian-controlled Kashmir cloudburst rises to 16, dozens missing
DATELINE: July 10, 2022
LENGTH: 00:01:23
LOCATION: SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir
CATEGORY: SOCIETY
SHOTLIST:
1. various of India Gate
2. various of cloudburst-affected area and flood (courtesy of ANI)
STORYLINE:
The death toll from a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to 16 on Saturday, officials said, with more than 40 still missing.
The downpour triggered a flash flood on Friday evening and swept away makeshift tents as well as community kitchens near the Amarnath shrine.
"Sixteen people have been confirmed dead. About 40 still seem to be missing," National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director-General Atul Karwal was quoted by local media reports as having said. "Four NDRF teams with over 100 rescuers are carrying out rescue work."
Reports said nearly 15,000 pilgrims were moved to safe areas near the cave shrine after the cloudburst.
Officials said the injured pil
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