Cloud bursts hit J&K, Ladakh and Himachal, several dead, rescue ops underway: In Pics

In J&K the cloud bursts hit Dacchan and Boujwa areas in Kishtwar, the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, Bandipora in north Kashmir. While Kargil in Ladakh and cloud burst caused devastation in Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba districts. Search and rescue operations are underway. See pics

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Dozens of residential houses, several bridges and a mini-hydro power project have been destroyed, the officials told PTI.

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PM Modi expressed condolences to the bereaved families and said that the Centre was closely monitoring the situation. He assured that all possible assistance is being provided to the affected areas.

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A cloud burst took place at Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, as per initial reports, there was no loss of life or injuries. 

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The search and rescue operation for missing is underway with the help of local police, Army and SDRF.

With more rains predicted till July-end, authorities have urged people living along water bodies and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant.