Jammu, Nov. 4 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for construction of new houses for flood-affected families in Chishoti Paddar in Kishtwar.

A total of 19 houses that were completely damaged during natural disaster that struck Chishoti will be rebuilt free of cost with support of High-range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), a civil society organisation.

At least 65 people, mostly pilgrims were killed and 32 others went missing in a massive cloudburst on August 14.

In his address, Sinha paid homage to the citizens and security personnel who lost their lives due to the natural disaster. "The catastrophic floods swept away precious lives, wiped out several homes and tore through infrastructure. I a...