Kishtwar, Aug. 16 -- Rescue and relief operations continue in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir following a devastating flash flood triggered by a cloudburst on August 14 during the Machail Mata Yatra pilgrimage.

The Indian Army is leading ground operations, supported by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), police and local administration.

A senior SDRF official on Saturday said teams have been engaged in rescue operations since August 14.

The official highlighted the joint efforts of the SDRF, NDRF, and local NGOs working together.

"We have been carrying out the rescue operation since 14th August. SDRF, NDRF and teams of local NGOs are collectively wo...