2021 Hunzar Kishtwar cloudburst
Cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir
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A cloudburst occurred on 28 July 2021 in Hunzar hamlet in the Dachhan area of the Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in 26 deaths and 17 injuries.
Formed28 July 2021
Casualties26 deaths (approx. 18 missing in the floods), 17 critical injuries
DamageMany houses, shops, and local infrastructure
AreasaffectedIndia
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 28 July 2021 |
| Overall effects | |
| Casualties | 26 deaths (approx. 18 missing in the floods), 17 critical injuries |
| Damage | Many houses, shops, and local infrastructure |
| Areas affected | India |
Casualties
As per reports, seven dead bodies were recovered while 19 were not found in the initial days following the cloudburst.[1] As of October 5, 2021, one out of the 19 missing was found after more than 70 days, while 18 others remained missing.[2][3][4][5][6][7] In April 2023, after the ruling of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the government declared the 18 missing persons as dead.[8]