Amarnath Yatra Suspended On Baltal Route After Heavy Rains
Date
8/12/2024 1:11:38 AM
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on the Baltal route following heavy rains on Sunday, officials said.
With this, the yatra stands suspended on both routes. The Pahalgam route was closed for maintenance work on Wednesday.
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Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bhiduri said heavy rains lashed both Pahalgam and Baltal routes of the Amarnath Yatra on Sunday.
“Due to the heavy rains, urgent repair and maintenance work is required to be undertaken on the Baltal axis of the Amarnath Yatra. In the interest of the safety of the yatris, no yatra will be allowed on Monday from the Baltal route also,” he said.
Further updates will be issued in the due course of time, he added.
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