| Formed | 28 July 2021 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 26 deaths (approx. 18 missing in the floods), 17 critical injuries |
| Damage | Many houses, shops, and local infrastructure |
| Areas affected |  India |
A cloudburst occurred on 28 July 2021 in Hunzar hamlet in the Dachhan area of the Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in 26 deaths and 17 injuries.
As per reports, seven dead bodies were recovered while 19 were not found in the initial days following the cloudburst. [1] As of October 5, 2021, one out of the 19 missing was found after more than 70 days, while 18 others remained missing. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] In April 2023, after the ruling of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, the government declared the 18 missing persons as dead. [8]