The number of confirmed deaths due to the cloudburst at the lower Amarnath Cave site has now increased to 16 and 40 people are still missing, informed NDRF Director-General Atul Karwal on July 09. “16 confirmed deaths, about 40 still seem to be missing. No landslide, but rain continues, though no problem in rescue work. 4 NDRF teams with over 100 rescuers in rescue work. Besides, Indian Army, SDRF, CRPF & others continue to rescue,” he added.
