| Formed | 28 July 2021 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 26 deaths (approx. 18 missing in the floods), 17 critical injuries |
| Damage | Many houses, shops, and local infrastructure |
| Areas affected |  India |
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.
Casualties
As per reports, seven dead bodies were recovered while 19 were not found in the initial days following the cloudburst. As of October 5, 2021, one out of the 19 missing was found after more than 70 days, while 18 others remained missing. In April 2023, after the ruling of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the government declared the 18 missing persons as dead.
References
- "Kishtwar Cloudburst: Two More Bodies Recovered, Toll Reaches 7, Says Officials". The Chenab Times. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- "Hunzer Kishtwar Cloudburst: Body of one out of 19 missing people found after 70 days". The Chenab Times. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
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- "Deeply Saddened By Deaths Due To Cloudburst In Kishtwar: Prez Kovind".
- "Weather Forecast Today Live Updates: Four killed in cloudburst in J&K village, PM Modi says govt closely monitoring situation". 29 July 2021.
- Ayoob, Anzer (4 April 2023). "After High Court's ruling, Govt declared 18 missing persons of Hunzar cloudburst as "dead"". The Chenab Times. Retrieved 4 April 2023.