Kinner Kailash Yatra closed due to bad weather conditions
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Shimla: Kinnaur district magistrate Amit Kumar on Tuesday ordered the closure of the Kinner Kailash Yatra due to continuous rainfall, shooting stones, and foggy conditions, which have led to the loss of lives and continue to pose a serious risk to pilgrims.
The decision was based on a proposal by the sub-divisional magistrate of Kalpa. The Kinner Kailash Yatra, which began on July 15, was scheduled to end on Aug 30. The pilgrimage was suspended multiple times due to incessant rainfall in the region.
The district magistrate ordered that any pilgrim attempting the yatra route would be escorted back to the base camp, and violators would face action under the Disaster Management Act.
The Kinnaur SP has been instructed to ensure adequate deployment of forces in coordination with the home guards and the deputy conservator of forests, Kinnaur, to facilitate the safe return of pilgrims.
Each day, 350 pilgrims were allowed to undertake the yatra. The pilgrimage starts from Kalpa in Kinnaur district and ends at the 6,050-metre high peak of Kinner Kailash, considered the winter abode of Lord Shiva.
Meanwhile, heavy rain triggered flash floods and in Kullu and Mandi districts, causing widespread damage to infrastructure.
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