Kashmir Hit By Flash Floods

BALTAL, KASHMIR, INDIA - JULY 9: Indian army soldiers carry an injured Indian pilgrim after flash floods on July 9, 2022 in Baltal 100 km east of Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir, India. Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst near the base camp of the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir on Friday swept away scores of people, killing at least 16 pilgrims while more than 40 others are feared missing. Indian Military forces continued the rescue and searches for the missing Indian pilgrims after flash floods and landslides that swamped through tents and community kitchens on Friday evening. Dozens of injured people have been shifted to nearby hospitals while many people are believed to be still trapped under the debris. The 43-day Hindu Amarnath Pilgrimage is being held after a gap of three years. The annual pilgrimage, which began on June 30, has been suspended following the catastrophe and a decision on its resumption will be taken after rescue operations get over, a senior administration official said, Senior officials said. (Photo by Yawar Nazir/Getty Images)