cloudburst near amarnath cave
cloudburst near amarnath cave
Police and civil administration launch rescue operation; helpline numbers released by Shrine Board
At least 13 people were killed when a cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas triggered flash floods Friday evening that damaged 25 tents and three community kitchens, police and NDRF officials said.
An official on the ground said about 30-35 people are missing while five have been rescued.
NDRF Director General Atul Karwal told PTI that a team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was based in the affected area even as two more teams from nearby locations of Barari Marg and Panchtarni have reached there.
We have three teams comprising about 75 rescuers in action right now," Karwal said.
Meanwhile, an official of the union territory administration said that the Amarnath yatra, which began on June 30, has been temporarily suspended in view of the tragedy, adding a decision on its resumption will be taken after rescue operations end.
The cloudburst struck around 5.30 pm amid heavy rainfall, officials said.
According to the automatic weather station at the holy cave, the area received 31 mm rainfall from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
The gushing waters hit the base camp outside the shrine, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens where the pilgrims are served food, according to officials.
Karwal said 13 people were killed, adding all the security forces and NDRF rescuers present in the area are working to ensure that relief and rescue operations are conducted for as long as required.
ITBP spokesperson Vivek Kumar Pandey said all the forces are working tirelessly to ensure each and every missing person is accounted for.
The annual 43-day yatra commenced from the twin base camps -- traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag and 14-km shorter Baltal in central Kashmir's Ganderbal -- on June 30.
So far, over one lakh pilgrims have offered prayers at the cave shrine, housing the naturally formed ice-shivlingam, officials said. The yatra is scheduled to end on August 11 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
Lets start some improtant question ........ that everybody wants to known ..
Where did cloud burst in Amarnath?
According to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials, the cloud burst occurred at the lower holy cave (Amarnath) at around 5.30 pm following which rescue teams were rushed to the spot. 16 people were killed and over 48 others injured.
How many died in Amarnath?
16 people
At least 16 people have been killed while 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, officials said.
What is the story behind Amarnath cave?
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At Panjtarni, Shiva left behind the five elements - Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Sky. As a symbol of sacrificing the earthly world, Shiva performed the Tandava Dance. Then, finally, Shiva entered the Amarnath Cave along with Parvati and both of them manifested into a Lingam made of ice.
What is the mystery of Amarnath?
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Amarnath story
It is a religious belief that the throat of Mother Sati fell at this place. A pair of pigeons live in the Amarnath cave. These couples are said to be immortal. It is believed that any devotee who sees this pair of pigeons.
Is Amarnath Shivling man made?
Pilgrims to Amarnath this year may be disappointed to learn that the shivling at the cave shrine is man-made and not naturally as usual. Pilgrims to Amarnath this year may be disappointed to learn that the shivling at the cave shrine is man-made and not naturally as usual
Where is Ice shivling?
The ice shivling at the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir has melted completely, as on Sunday evening. Officials told The Indian Express that the small iced stalagmite known as 'Mata Parvati' is, however, still intact. “The shivling has melted but 'Mata Parvati' is still intact,” camp director Sachin Jamwal said
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