The Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, which was likely to resume on Sunday, has been temporarily halted after heavy rainfall in the region, officials from the Shrine board said.
The pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine remained suspended from August 26 due to constant bad weather in Jammu and Kashmir. In its post on X, the Shrine board urged pilgrims to stay updated through official communication channels.
The post from the board read, “Due to incessant rain at Bhawan & the track, the commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled from 14th September stands postponed till further order. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels.”
Earlier, when the resumption of Yatra was announced, the shrine board expressed gratitude to the pilgrims for their patience during the suspension of the Yatra. “The resumption of the Yatra marks a reaffirmation of our collective faith and resilience, and the Board remains committed to upholding the sanctity, safety and dignity of this revered pilgrimage.”
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The authorities on Sunday cited safety concerns as persistent rainfall triggered landslides, leading to the blockade of the tracks at several places. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway also remains disrupted at several points due to landslides and road damage, further complicating connectivity.
The Yatra was suspended after a massive landslide triggered by the incessant rains killed 34 people on August 26. The landslide struck around 3 pm, near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari, about halfway along the 12-kilometre trek from Katra to the shrine.
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