One dead after landslip hits Kedarnath walking route, yatra suspended from Sonpryag till further orders
One person was killed and two sustained injuries after a landslip, triggered by incessant rainfall, hit the Junglechatti walking route of Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on Sunday (June 15, 2025).
Authorities suspended the Kedarnath yatra from Sonprayag until further notice.
Citing safety concerns amid the adverse weather, the Rudrapryag Police appealed to the devotees coming to Kedarnath temple to remain safe wherever they are.
'If possible, find accommodation and stay put till the weather gets better,' the police said through their social media handles.
The police added that security is being provided for devotees walking on the footpath. They also appealed to pilgrims planning the Kedarnath yatra to check weather forecasts and travel advisories before making their journey.
District disaster management officials said that only the pilgrims returning from Kedarnath temple were allowed to proceed towards Sonprayag. 'Those going uphill were stopped,' the officials added.
According to the Uttarakhand Tourism department, Char Dham Yatra, which started from May 2, has been witnessing a massive rush this year. Over 10 lakh people visited the Kedarnath temple alone in the past 45 days.
The metrological department has issued a yellow alert for Rudraprayag and nearby areas for the rest of the week. District authorities have taken precautionary measures, especially in landslip-prone zones along the route.
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