Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, yatras suspended for 2nd day due to rain

Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, yatras suspended for 2nd day due to rain

The pilgrimage to the cave shrines of Amarnath, Mata Vaishnodevi, and Shiv Khori in Jammu and Kashmir has been suspended for the second consecutive day due to heavy rainfall.

The decision was taken after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast of inclement weather.

Pilgrims have been advised to stay at their respective base camps and lodging centers until conditions improve.

Hundreds of pilgrims stranded

The administration has decided to suspend the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra till further orders.

No vehicles carrying pilgrims are being allowed to proceed from Jammu, Udhampur, or Ramban toward Srinagar.

Hundreds of pilgrims are stranded at base camps and lodging centers across several districts, including Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Ramban, and Banihal, due to this decision.