Bad weather forces temporary suspension of Amarnath Yatra for third consecutive day

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Amarnath Yatra, a significant pilgrimage in India, faced its third consecutive day of suspension on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions. The pilgrimage had previously been halted on Friday and Saturday as well.Vehicles stranded in Udhampur as Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closes The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, spans over 250 kilometers and serves as the sole all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. It was however closed on Saturday due to unfavorable weather.

Consequently, numerous vehicles found themselves stranded in Udhampur, a town in Jammu.Pilgrimage details and timelines Since the commencement of the yatra on July 1, over 80,000 devotees have paid their respects at the holy cave shrine nestled in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The Amarnath cave, revered as the dwelling place of Lord Shiva, will continue to welcome pilgrims until August 31, concluding the 62-day pilgrimage. In order to ensure the safety of the pilgrims, the authorities have decided to temporarily suspend the yatra until further notice.

The unpredictable and inclement weather conditions have made it hazardous to continue the pilgrimage at this time. The pilgrimage organizers are closely monitoring the weather situation and will resume the yatra as soon as it is deemed safe for the devotees. The suspension of the yatra has caused inconvenience to the pilgrims who were eagerly looking forward to visiting the holy shrine.