Char Dham Yatra Suspended: The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for the next 24 hours in view of the heavy rainfall alert across several districts in Uttarakhand. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey on Sunday announced the suspension, stating that instructions had been given to the police and administration to enforce the order. Notably, Uttarakhand has been receiving rainfall with cloudburst reported from Uttarkashi on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an alert for torrential rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the state on Sunday and Monday.
Speaking to ANI, Garhwal DC stated that police and administration officials have been instructed to stop the pilgrims in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag and Vikasnagar. The decision has been taken in light of the heavy rainfall triggering possibility of landslides, and IMD’s weather forecast for the state. Heavy downpour usually causes flooding, blocks road and triggers landslides in the upper regions of Uttarakhand.
“Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for the next 24 hours in view of the heavy rain alert. Instructions have been given to the police and administration officials to stop the pilgrims in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag and Vikasnagar,” Pandey said.
“This precautionary step has been taken for the safety of life and property. The administration of the concerned districts has been put on alert, and relief and rescue teams have been activated,” he added.
When Will Pilgrims Be Allowed To Resume?
Devotees have been asked to follow the guidelines issued by the administration and not leave for the travel sites till the weather becomes normal. The decision regarding further travel will be taken after reviewing the weather conditions and routes tomorrow.
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Continuous rainfall in the hill state has caused major disruptions, including the blockage of the National Highway near Nandprayag and Bhaneropani. Authorities in Rudraprayag also restricted movement on the Sonprayag–Munkatiya road due to landslides and falling debris earlier this week.
