An SDRF official stated that 75 individuals are still missing. At the time of the cloudburst, a large number of pilgrims were present at the langar site, either eating or resting, when the sudden flood struck.“The rescue operation will continue until all missing persons are accounted for,” said the SDRF official.Families of the missing continue to camp in the area, anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.The flash flood and mudslide have caused extensive destruction, virtually splitting Chisoti village in two. According to the District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson, the flood washed away 14 residential houses, two temples, several shops, and a 30-metre span bridge connecting the village.To restore connectivity, the Army has constructed a temporary Bailey bridge over the Chisoti Nallah, ensuring the movement of people and delivery of essential supplies.The annual Machail Mata Yatra, which began on 25 July, remains suspended for the sixth consecutive day due to the disaster.
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