Water flows through a campsite following a cloudburst that hit near the base camp of the holy cave shrine of Amarnath. Pic/PTI

Rescue operation after a cloudburst that hit near the base camp of the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

The cloudburst hit the cave area at around 5.30 pm after heavy rains. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

Police and other civil administration have launched a rescue operation as some langars were affected by the gushing waters. Pic/PTI

A team of Central Armes Police Force and the Indian Army acted swiftly and carried out the evacuation operation, which is currently underway. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

Police, Indian Army and ITBP personnel launched a rescue operation. Pic/PTI

Rescue operation underway following a cloudburst. Pic/PTI

Water flows down from the mountain following a cloudburst that hit near the base camp of Amarnath shrine. Pic/PTI

According to officials injured are being airlifted for treatment and the situation is under control. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

Medical workers treating injured yatris at base camp near Amarnath cave shrine. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

The home minister Amit Shah also had a word with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha and said the rescue was underway. Pic/Pallav Paliwal