A devastating cloudburst has struck Chasoti village in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in significant loss of life and disruption to the annual Machail Mata pilgrimage. Initial reports indicate at least 12 fatalities, with concerns that the toll may rise as rescue operations continue. The remote village, serving as the last accessible point by road to the revered Machail Mata shrine, has seen the pilgrimage temporarily suspended due to the severity of the disaster.