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08 Oct

Vaishno Devi Yatra Restarts After Three-Day Weather Break

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The Vaishno Devi Yatra has resumed today following a three-day suspension due to inclement weather. The pilgrimage was temporarily halted as a precautionary measure, prompted by continuous rainfall, thunderstorms, and the threat of landslides in the Trikuta Hills, which posed a safety risk to the pilgrims. As weather conditions have improved, authorities have cleared the routes and put in place necessary safety protocols to ensure the safe passage of devotees. Shrine Board officials confirmed that the Yatra is back on track, with pilgrims once again being allowed to ascend toward the sacred Bhawan. Devotees, who had been…

05 Oct

Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Halted Temporarily Amid Weather Concerns

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Katra (Rajeev Sharma): The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced a brief suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra following a weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The pilgrimage will remain on hold from October 5 to October 7, with plans to resume on October 8, 2025. The official update, shared via the Shrine Board’s social media handle, cites safety concerns due to anticipated rough weather conditions in the Trikuta Hills region, where the revered shrine is located. The forecast includes heavy rainfall and potential landslides, which could endanger the safety of pilgrims trekking the steep…

14 Sep

Vaishno Devi Yatra Delayed Again as Heavy Rainfall Continues in Jammu Region

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The resumption of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, which was slated to begin today after nearly three weeks of suspension, has been delayed once again due to continuous heavy rainfall in the Jammu region. Officials confirmed that the yatra will remain suspended until further notice. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had earlier announced plans to restart the pilgrimage on September 14, after halting it on August 26. The original suspension came just hours before a deadly landslide struck the route leading to the holy shrine, resulting in 34 fatalities and injuring 20 others. In a statement…

27 Aug

Vaishno Devi Yatra Route Landslide Leaves 31 Dead, Rescue Efforts Underway

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Jammu (National Times): A catastrophic landslide struck the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage track near Ardhkumari in Katra on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 20 others. Authorities fear the death toll could climb further as rescue teams continue to search the wreckage for those still missing. The disaster comes after days of torrential rainfall that have battered Jammu and Kashmir, triggering flash floods, landslides, and large-scale damage to infrastructure. Several bridges have collapsed, electricity networks are down in multiple districts, and mobile connectivity has been severely disrupted. Officials confirmed that over 3,500 residents had already been…