Kishtwar, Aug. 1 -- A cloudburst hit the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in the early hours of Saturday, damaging some commercial outlets and shops, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, adding that no loss of life has been reported so far.

In a post on X, Singh said he spoke to Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pankaj Kumar Sharma after receiving reports of the cloudburst.

"Just now spoke to DC Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, after receiving the reports of cloudburst in the Chhatroo area early this morning. No loss of life reported. Some commercial outlets/shops are damaged for which due compensation will be provided," he said.

The Union Minister also said that steps had been taken to strengthen the early warning system in the region. ...