Amarnath Yatra suspended on Pahalgam route after heavy rain

The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended on the Pahalgam route due to repair and maintenance work following recent rainfall. Pilgrims will continue their journey through the Baltal axis, while over 3.95 lakh devotees have completed the pilgrimage so far

Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir on Saturday said the Amarnath Yatra will remain “temporarily” suspended on the Pahalgam axis to facilitate repair and maintenance works necessitated by the rainfall in Kashmir over the last few days.

“In view of the repair and maintenance works necessitated by the recent rainfall, the Shri Amarnathji Yatra will continue through the Baltal axis, while the Pahalgam axis will remain temporarily closed for the pilgrimage,” Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg said here.

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He said the recent rains have created conditions requiring urgent repair and restoration works along the Pahalgam route.

“To ensure the uninterrupted continuation of the Yatra, comprehensive arrangements have been made on the Baltal axis for the safe and smooth movement of pilgrims,” he said.

The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir said that, so far this year, more than 3.95 lakh pilgrims have undertaken darshan at the Holy Amarnath Cave Shrine during this year’s Yatra, reflecting the successful and peaceful conduct of the pilgrimage.