Pilgrimage Route Turns Perilous By: Javid Amin | Jammu | August 14, 2025 On what should have been a day of devotion and community service, the Machail Mata Yatra route in Chositi, Paddar, turned into a scene of devastation. A massive cloudburst on August 14, 2025, triggered sudden flash floods, sweeping away structures, damaging homes, and leaving multiple families in mourning. The disaster struck during peak pilgrimage activity, when langars (community kitchens) were serving thousands of devotees. The sudden torrent washed away one such langar shed and nearby houses, taking…
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