Breaking update with complete on-ground analysis, survivor voices, and expert insights By: Javid Amin | 15 Aug 2025 A Sacred Journey Turns into a Nightmare What began as a pilgrimage of devotion turned into one of Jammu and Kashmir’s deadliest natural disasters in recent years. On August 14, 2025, just past midday, a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village in Kishtwar district — the last motorable point before the uphill trek to the revered Machail Mata temple. The death toll has now climbed to 46, with over 100 injured and dozens…
Read MoreKishtwar Cloudburst Disaster: 46 Dead, Dozens Missing as Rescue Operations Intensify on Machail Mata Yatra Route
