Urgent Alert: Amarnath Yatra Suspended on Baltal Route Due to Torrential Rains in Jammu and Kashmir

The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended on both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes due to adverse weather conditions and the need for maintenance work, officials reported. Heavy rains impacted the Baltal route on Sunday, prompting authorities to halt the pilgrimage for safety reasons. Previously, the Pahalgam route was closed on Wednesday for necessary repairs. Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, V K Bhiduri, emphasized the urgent need for maintenance on the Baltal axis following the heavy rainfall. “In the interest of the safety of the yatris, no yatra will be allowed tomorrow from the Baltal route also,” Bhiduri declared. Authorities plan to provide further updates as the situation develops.

This disruption comes amid a significant turnout, with over 510,000 pilgrims visiting the Lord Shiva shrine at an elevation of 3,880 meters so far this year. The Amarnath Yatra began on June 29 and is scheduled to end on August 19. Further communications are anticipated to inform about the resumption of the pilgrimage routes.

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