Amarnath Yatra : 15 Dead, Several Tents Washed Away

At least fifteen people will killed in a cloudburst today near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir today. Rescue operations are underway.

A cloudburst is an extreme amount of rain in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, which is capable of creating flood conditions.

An official of the union territory administration said the Amarnath yatra, which began on June 30, has been suspended following the tragedy and a decision on its resumption will be taken after rescue operations get over.

An official on the ground said about 30-35 people are missing while five have been rescued.