Anantnag (J&K): A cloudburst triggered flash floods near Amarnath cave in the Pahalgam area of South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday afternoon. According to sources, there was a sudden cloudburst near Amarnath cave after heavy rainfall at around 3 pm. However, the teams of SDRF and security forces were diligent and immediately shifted around 4,000 pilgrims to a safer place.
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Meanwhile, Amarnath Yatra has been suspended between Panchtarni and the cave. The pilgrims were rushed back to Panchtarni camp, the officials said, adding that there are no reports of any loss of life or injuries, or damage to property due to the rains. On July 9, a cloudburst took place near the holy cave shrine, killing 17 people.
