India News | J-K: Vaishno Devi Yatra Remains Suspended for 20th Consecutive Day
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Yatra was scheduled to resume today, but due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the track, the commencement of the Vaishno Devi Yatra stands postponed till further orders.
Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 14 (ANI): Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the 20th consecutive day on Sunday, following adverse weather conditions in the region.
The Yatra, which was scheduled to resume today, stands postponed till further orders due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the track.
In a post on social media X, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) requested devotees to stay updated through official communication channels.
"Due to incessant rain at Bhawan & the track, 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," the post read.
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Earlier, the Shrine Board expressed gratitude to the devotees for their patience and understanding during the temporary 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."
Authorities cited safety concerns as persistent rainfall has triggered landslides and blocked tracks leading to the shrine, making movement unsafe for pilgrims. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway also remains disrupted at several points due to landslides and road damage, further complicating connectivity.
The prolonged suspension caused disappointment among devotees, while local businesses dependent on the yatra are also facing difficulties.
The Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended after a landslide on August 26 that killed 34 people and injured several. The disaster struck in the afternoon, around 3 pm, when heavy rains triggered a massive landslide near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari, about halfway along the 12-kilometre trek from Katra to the shrine. (ANI)
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