Amarnath Yatra 2022: A cloud has broken near Amarnath cave. NDRF DG Atul Karwal told ABP News that ten people have been killed in the accident so far. Many people have been injured there. NDRF, SDRF and other collaborating agencies have been activated. Relief operations are underway at the site. There is news of loss in some of the tents of the pilgrims. The cloud burst at 5:30 this evening.
IGP Kashmir said that due to cloudburst near Amarnath cave, some anchors and tents were suddenly flooded. 2 deaths have been reported. Rescue operations are underway by police, NDRF and SF. The injured are being airlifted for treatment. The situation is under control.
The Pahalgam Joint Police Control Room said a cloudburst was reported in the low-lying areas of Amarnath cave around 5.30 pm. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF and other agencies. Looking forward to more information. The ITBP said rescue teams were at work. ITBP teams are in rescue operations along with other agencies.
Let me tell you that it has been raining continuously for a long time. After which the cloud burst this evening. The rush came out of the tents of the pilgrims after the cloud burst. The Amarnath pilgrimage was postponed for the last two years due to Corona. The journey started on June 30 this year. The 43-day journey will end on August 11. About three lakh devotees are expected to take part in this year’s pilgrimage.
The pilgrimage, which started on June 30, has so far attracted more than 65,000 devotees to Baba Barfani in the Amarnath cave. However, due to bad weather, the journey has to be stopped for 2 to 3 days. Now news is coming that a cloud will break near Amarnath’s cave.
