Cloud bursts aftermath: Warwan village suffers massive destruction, 50 structures including shops, Jamia Masjid damaged

Kishtwar, Aug, : Several days after Warwan Maragi village witnessed a couple of cloud bursts, a team from the district administration visited the village to assess the damage.

Official sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that a couple of cloud bursts followed by flash floods have caused large-scale destruction in Warwan valley of Kishtwar district, damaging around 50 structures, though no loss of life has been reported.

Officials said that Margai village in Warwan bore the brunt of the disaster, with several houses, shops, and even the local Jamia Masjid suffering extensive damage. Debris has accumulated inside residential houses, rendering many unsafe.

The calamity struck after the region experienced four consecutive days of heavy rainfall. Terrified villagers abandoned their homes and took refuge in safer locations as the water levels rose, leaving the entire village submerged in water.