Deadly Floods and Landslides Devastate Indian Kashmir, Dozens Dead and Hundreds Missing

Devastating Floods and Landslides in Indian Kashmir

• ⚠️ Sudden floods and landslides struck Indian Kashmir on Thursday, resulting in dozens of deaths and at least 200 people reported missing.
• 🌊 The village of Chasoti was inundated by gushing mudslides and floodwaters, sweeping away pilgrims who were gathered for lunch.
• 💥 A witness described hearing a loud sound and seeing flood water rush towards a crowd of over 150 people, with many being washed away while desperately seeking help.

Rescue Efforts and Survivor Accounts

• 🔍 Rescue workers are actively searching for survivors and attempting to extricate people from the debris.
• ⛰️ An estimated 100 to 150 people may still be buried in the affected area.
• 🤕 Survivors recount harrowing experiences, with one woman describing being stuck under a car and losing hope before finding the courage to escape, only to find her mother severely injured.

Wider Impact and Previous Incidents

• 🏘️ The disaster in Chasoti occurred just a week after a similar flood and mudslide event engulfed an entire village in the neighboring Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.
• debris including boulders, cars, and personal belongings were scattered across the disaster site, highlighting the immense force of the mudslides.