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Rain Halts Sacred Journey: Amarnath Yatra Suspended from Jammu Amid Safety Concerns

Updated: July 17, 2025 09:23

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The annual Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from Jammu as authorities respond to a heavy rain alert across Jammu and Kashmir. This marks the first suspension from the region this year, raising concerns for thousands of pilgrims en route to the sacred cave shrine.
 
Key developments:
 
- No fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to proceed from Jammu to the twin base camps at Baltal and Pahalgam on July 17.
 
- The decision follows a two-day weather advisory warning of intense rainfall along the pilgrimage routes.
 
- A tragic landslide on July 16 along the Baltal route claimed the life of a woman pilgrim and injured three others, prompting heightened safety measures.
 
Pilgrimage status:
 
- Over 2.47 lakh devotees have already paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high shrine since the yatra began on July 3.
 
- More than 1,01,553 pilgrims departed from Jammu base camp since July 2, when the first batch was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
 
- Despite the suspension, enthusiasm remains high, with over 4 lakh registrations recorded for the 38-day pilgrimage, scheduled to conclude on August 9.
 
Restoration efforts:
 
- The Border Roads Organisation has deployed teams and machinery to repair damaged tracks and ensure safe passage.
 
- Pilgrims stationed at Panjtami camp are being guided back to Baltal under supervision of rescue teams.

Authorities are closely monitoring weather conditions and expect to resume the yatra once safety is assured.
 
Sources: Moneycontrol, Business Standard, The Hindu, India TV News, Outlook India.

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