Amarnath Yatra Suspended Amid Torrential Rains in Kashmir
The Amarnath Yatra has been halted on the Pahalgam and Baltal routes due to heavy rains in Kashmir. The suspension extends to convoys from Jammu, impacting pilgrim movement. Authorities announced the disruption citing safety concerns from adverse weather conditions.
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Amid heavy rains, authorities have suspended the Amarnath Yatra on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes as well as any convoy movements from Jammu on Wednesday, a senior official confirmed.
In a decision taken due to persistent downpours since the early hours of Wednesday, pilgrims were barred from traveling from the Baltal and Nunwan/Chandanwari base camps, said Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri.
Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar reiterated that the weather conditions posed a significant risk, leading to the preventive suspension of the pilgrimage starting July 31, 2025, to ensure the safety of all involved.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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