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**Headline: Cloudburst Devastates Warwan Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, No Casualties Reported**

**Jammu, August 31, 2025 (The Hindu)** – A severe cloudburst struck the Warwan Valley in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday evening, August 27th, causing extensive damage to homes and agricultural land in Margi hamlet. While fifteen houses were heavily damaged and over 100 more partially impacted, authorities have confirmed that no loss of life has been reported.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the administration to prioritize immediate relief, rehabilitation, and restoration efforts for the affected population. Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma and Kishtwar SSP Naresh Singh visited the site on Saturday, August 30th, to assess the damage and coordinate rescue operations.

“Instructions have been issued to ensure immediate relief, rehabilitation, and restoration of connectivity,” said the Chief Minister, emphasizing the need to reach out to the Bakerwals in the upper reaches for their safety.

Sub-divisional Magistrate Marwah Mohd Ashraf reported that 14-15 houses were completely destroyed and over 100 others were partially damaged by the cloudburst, affecting more than 100 families. An assessment of the full extent of the damages is underway, and rescue operations continue. The government has established a community kitchen for those affected and is working to restore essential supplies.

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