At least 40 people have died and over 120 have been injured after a massive cloudburst struck Chositi village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, India triggering flash floods and large-scale destruction.

Axar.az informs, citing India Today, more than 220 people are missing as rescue teams race to find survivors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and support. “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being monitored closely. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Every possible assistance will be provided to those in need,” he said.