Amarnath cloudburst: Several tents were washed away.
A cloudburst near the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir - a popular pilgrimage site - triggered a flash flood on Friday evening.
Here's what we know so far:
- 15 people have died and 40 are feared missing, rescue officials have said.
- The cloudburst was reported at around 5:30 pm.
- Witnesses reported a sudden wave of water from above and sides of the cave after heavy rain in the upper reaches.
- Several tents and structures like community kitchens have been damaged.
- Rescue operations by the national and state disaster response teams and other agencies are underway.
- Helicopters are being used to rescue people.
- The police said the situation was under control.
- The rain has stopped for now.
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