Amarnath cave cloudburst LIVE updates: Amarnath yatra suspended till further notice, rescue operations on as over 30 still missing

Amarnath cave cloudburst LIVE updates: Around 30-35 people are missing while five have been rescued after a cloudburst triggered flash floods near Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir.

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New Delhi: At least 14 people were killed after a cloudburst struck near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir on Friday evening (July 8). This triggered flash floods that damaged 25 tents and three community kitchens. As per an official around 30-35 people are missing while five have been rescued, PTI reported. Chief Operating Officer of the Amarnath Shrine board said that the rescued pilgrims were being taken to safe places and NDRF teams and Indian Army helicopters were deployed to help the pilgrims. 

"One NDRF team is always deployed near the holy cave, it immediately engaged in the rescue work. One more team has been deployed & another is on its way. 10 casualties reported so far; 3 rescued alive," NDRF DG, Atul Karwal said.

CEO of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board has shared the helpline numbers for the family members of the devotees who undertook the Amarnath Yatra. 

Stay tuned to Zee News for the latest updates on Amarnath Shrine cloudburst

08 July 2022

23:44 IST

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has also pressed Advanced Light Helicopters into service for rescue operations. (PTI)

23:40 IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha briefs PM Modi, Amit Shah

"Spoke to Hon'ble PM & Hon'ble HM and briefed about the incident. Hon'ble PM & Hon'ble HM has assured all the help. Our priority is to save the lives of people. Instructions have been issued to provide all necessary assistance to pilgrims. I am closely monitoring the situation," the J&K LG said in a tweet. 

"The CRPF is engaged in rescue & relief operations and helping the pilgrims. ALH Choppers pressed into action for rescue of injured," he added.