Mountain Musing Ep. 10 | Thunag Flood Horror: We Had Nothing Left – Rajat Sethi’s First-Hand Account

Mountain Musing Ep. 10 | Thunag Flood Horror: We Had Nothing Left – Rajat Sethi’s First-Hand Account

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Mountain Musing – Episode 10
🎙️ Guest: Rajat Sethi (Tehsildar, Thunag)
📍 Topic: The Thunag–Jhanjheli Cloudburst & Flash Floods – A Ground Zero Account

In this heart-wrenching and deeply insightful episode, we speak with Rajat Sethi, Tehsildar of Thunag, who was the first respondent on the ground when *cloudbursts and flash floods* ravaged the serene valleys of Thunag and Jhanjheli.

🌧️ Over 600+ houses damaged,
🏚️ 256 families were left completely homeless.
🕯️ **25+ lives lost**,
… and an entire region was left battling the wrath of nature.

Rajat Sethi shares his minute-by-minute account of the first 24 hours after the disaster—the challenges, the fear, the chaos, and the incredible coordination between the administration, local community, and society.

He talks about:
How the situation unfolded
The emotional and physical toll on families
Administrative response and rescue missions
The strength and unity of the local people
The role of Jokta Academy and other civil society groups in providing help on the ground

This episode is not just a story— it’s a reminder of resilience, responsibility, and the silent heroes among us.**

📌 Watch, reflect, and share to spread awareness.
🙏 Let’s stand with the people of Thunag and Jhanjheli.

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