Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir: Shocking visuals have emerged from Chasoti, a remote village on the route to the Machail Mata Yatra in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, after a massive cloudburst struck on Thursday.

At least 10 people are feared dead, officials said. The cloudburst hit the last motorable village en route to the shrine, prompting authorities to suspend the annual yatra.

Officials said all available resources have been mobilised, and rescue and relief operations are underway at the site. Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the loss of lives in the incident.

“Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Sh Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving an urgent message from LoP #JammuAndKashmir and local MLA Sh Sunil Kumar Sharma.

Massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and, necessary rescue and medical management arrangements being made.

My office receiving regular updates, all possible assistance will be provided,” wrote MoS Dr Jitendra Singh on X.