Heavy rainfall leads to temporary suspension of Amarnath Yatra
ANI, Union Minister Jitendra Singh assured the pilgrims that senior officials are monitoring the situation and requested them not to panic and to follow instructions issued by authorities from time to time. Heavy rains have lashed large parts of Jammu and Kashmir since Thursday night while several high-altitude areas, including Mahaguns Top and adjoining areas near the Amarnath cave shrine, experienced snowfall. Some places witnessed record rainfall over a 24-hour period for July.
"The Yatra remains suspended from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes for the second day due to the inclement weather," an official said. Meanwhile, nearly 6,000 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims are stranded at Ramban due to the suspension of the ongoing pilgrimage on account of inclement weather. The district administration said all possible steps were being taken to ensure that stranded passengers don't face any hassles.
"The Amarnath Yatra was suspended yesterday due to inclement weather. We have all the facilities available for the pilgrims here at the 'Yatri Niwas'. We are taking all possible steps to ensure that the pilgrims don't face any problems.
The yatris will only be asked to resume their pilgrimage once there is an improvement in the weather and vehicular traffic between Jammu and Kashmir divisions is restored," Deputy Commissioner Mussarat Islam said. The 62-day pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave, which is an abode of Lord Shiva, will culminate on August 31. As reported by PTI, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the safety of the yatris was of utmost importance and all arrangements were in place.
"The Yatra is reviewed twice every day. We take hourly reports. I hope the weather improves from tomorrow so that the Yatra
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