08 July,2022 10:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Security officials at Amarnath cave area. Pic/Pallav Paliwal
At least 10 people died and 40 were reported missing after a major cloudburst at the Amarnath cave area was reported at around 5.30 pm. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF, and other associated agencies.
The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, they said.
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Indian Air Force assets including helicopters and personnel on standby to launch rescue and relief operations at the Amarnath cave site, said IAF officials.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah had a word with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and said the rescue was underway. "I have spoken with Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha pertaining to flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Amarnath Cave. NDRF, SDRF, BSF & local admin are doing the rescue work. Our priority is to save the lives of people," tweeted Shah.
With inputs from Agencies
