In Jammu and Kashmir, the rescue and relief operations in Chisoti village of Kishtwar district continued for the fifth consecutive day yesterday, as authorities continued their round-the-clock efforts to trace missing persons and provide support to affected families following last week’s devastating cloudburst and flash floods. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the death toll has climbed to 62, while as per police records, 41 people remain missing, feared trapped under the rubble.

Rescue teams have warned that the number of casualties may rise further. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, who has been camping at the site along with senior officers, including IGP Jammu and Divisional Commissioner Jammu, said the scale of the tragedy is overwhelming. Meanwhile, in a major development, the Army has completed the construction of a Bailey bridge at the affected site, providing crucial connectivity that is helping speed up rescue operations and ensure smoother movement of men and machinery.

Rescue teams from the Army, NDRF, Police, SDRF, CISF, and local volunteers are working tirelessly, using heavy machinery as well as manual digging to clear debris and search for survivors. Dozens of families continue to wait anxiously for news of their loved ones. Amid grief and uncertainty, local volunteers and relief agencies are providing food, water, and medical aid. Authorities have assured that all efforts are being made to intensify operations and extend full support to the victims and their families.