Kedarnath Yatra temporarily halted due to bad weather in Uttarakhand
Officials stopped pilgrims at safe locations and said the pilgrimage will resume after weather and safety conditions are reassessed.
- The Kedarnath Yatra in Uttarakhand was temporarily halted due to heavy rainfall and an orange weather alert issued by the India Meteorological Department, with pilgrims stopped at secure holding areas where food and lodging were arranged.
- After the rains eased and weather conditions improved, authorities resumed the Kedarnath pilgrimage, allowing stranded pilgrims to continue their journey following safety reviews and guidelines.
- More than 30,000 pilgrims visit Badrinath Dham daily, with arrangements ensuring smooth conduct despite a landslide affecting the Joshimath to Marwari Bridge road, where a gate system regulates traffic flow.
- Officials deployed disaster response teams and ensured essential facilities at holding points during the weather disruption, urging pilgrims to follow safety instructions throughout the yatra.
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The administration has issued an orange alert in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, anticipating heavy rain and inclement weather. For the safety of pilgrims, movement of pilgrims on the Kedarnath trekking route has been suspended. Pilgrims are being accommodated in secure holding areas. The administration has appealed to everyone to remain vigilant and follow the instructions issued until the weather returns to normal.
Kedarnath Yatra resumes after weather improves; pilgrims allowed to continue journey
Authorities lifted the temporary suspension on the Kedarnath Yatra after reviewing weather conditions. Devotees have been urged to continue their journey cautiously and follow safety guidelines.
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Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rainfall
Pilgrims heading to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib are temporarily halted in Srinagar Garhwal as heavy rainfall in upper Himalayan regions prompted the administration to suspend travel. Authorities are assessing weather and route conditions. Vehicles are stopped until routes are declared safe. Pilgrims are advised to wait patiently and follow official updates. Arrangements for pilgrims are in place.
Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib Yatra Proceeding Smoothly: SP Surjeet Singh Pawar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Superintendent of Police (SP) Surjeet Singh Pawar, while speaking with ANI, said that more than 30,000 pilgrims are visiting Badrinath Dham daily for darshan of Lord Badri Vishal and added that arrangements are in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the yatra despite the large influx of devotees. India News | Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib Yatra Proceeding Smoothly: SP Surjeet Singh Pawar.
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