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Hans India
18-07-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Amarnath Yatra suspended in Jammu due to bad weather
Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Thursday due to heavy rain in the valley for the last 36 hours, officials said. A weather advisory warned of more heavy rain in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. This comes a day after a woman pilgrim died and three sustained injuries in a landslide along the Baltal route of the yatra in Ganderbal district. 'Shri Amarnathji Yatra has been suspended for 17.07.2025 from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Continuous heavy rains over the last two days have necessitated restoration work to be carried out on tracks along both routes,' Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bhiduri said. 'However, yatris who stayed at Panjtami camp last night are being allowed to proceed down to Baltal with adequate deployment of BRO and Mountain Rescue Teams,' he said. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has made heavy deployment of men and machinery on the tracks to complete the work so that the yatra can be resumed from both Baltal and Pahalgam base camps, Bhiduri said. 'In all likelihood, the yatra shall resume tomorrow (Friday), depending on the weather conditions during the course of the day,' he said. Another official told PTI that a two-day weather advisory has warned of heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir, including on the yatra routes in Kashmir. This is the first time the yatra has been suspended from Jammu this year. So far, 2.47 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high shrine since the yatra began on July 3. A total of 1,01,553 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp for the valley since July 2, when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch.
Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
Landslide, injuries and a death: Why the Amarnath yatra was paused for the first time this year
The Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Thursday after a woman died and three others were injured due to a landslide triggered by relentless rains along the Baltal route in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district. According to officials, the valley witnessed continuous heavy rainfall for nearly 36 hours, leading to hazardous conditions along the pilgrimage paths. This is the first time the yatra has been suspended from the Jammu base camp this year. The woman died after being struck by a falling rock, while the others sustained injuries in the incident, PTI reported. Disturbing videos emerging from the Amarnath Yatra route. Praying for the safety of all our yatris. Hope everyone stays safe and reaches home unharmed. — FK (@FaisalKhankashi) July 16, 2025 'Due to incessant rains over the last two days, restoration work is now required on the tracks along both Baltal and Pahalgam routes,' said Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bhiduri, adding that the yatra has been suspended for July 17 from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. However, pilgrims who had already reached the Panjtarni camp last night are being allowed to descend towards Baltal with support from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Mountain Rescue Teams. A two-day weather advisory warning of heavy rain has been issued for Jammu and Kashmir, including the pilgrimage routes. Authorities said the yatra is likely to resume on Friday, depending on weather conditions. To facilitate quick restoration, the BRO has deployed additional men and machinery to both tracks. So far, 2.47 lakh pilgrims have visited the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine since the yatra began on July 3. A total of 1,01,553 pilgrims have departed from Jammu for the valley since the first batch was flagged off on July 2 by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Over 4 lakh people have registered online for the yatra this year, compared to 5.10 lakh pilgrims who visited the shrine last year. The 38-day annual pilgrimage is scheduled to conclude on August 9.
India Today
17-07-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Video: Amarnath pilgrim dies in mudslide amid heavy rain, Yatra paused for today
A woman lost her life while five other Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained injuries after incessant rainfall triggered rockslides and mudslides late Wednesday evening. The Yatra has been suspended for the day due to extreme weather conditions. Total eight pilgrims have sustained injuries so injured were rushed to the Baltal base camp hospital where one woman pilgrim was declared dead on arrival, officials said, adding the deceased was identified as Sona Bai (55), a resident of Rajasthan. The death toll in this year's Yatra has reached incident took place near Railpathri along the Amarnath Yatra route after the track was severely damaged, leaving hundreds of pilgrims stranded in treacherous conditions. Videos from the incident site, captured by the pilgrims, show the dramatic scenes of a muddy torrent sweeping away two pilgrims. People were seen holding onto the railings installed on the pathways, trying to save themselves. Jammu and Kashmir Police, paramilitary forces, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) swiftly launched a large-scale rescue operation to evacuate pilgrims trapped between affected stretches. The Indian Army, already stationed at strategic points along the route, played a pivotal role in the rescue efforts, particularly in the northern sector between Brarimarg and assist pilgrims descending via Domail, two ambulances staffed with doctors, pharmacists, nursing assistants, and first-aiders from the CRPF have been stationed along with a 'May I Help You' desk to provide immediate medical care and a prior weather advisory predicting intense rainfall, the pilgrimage continued on Wednesday from both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes. However, in light of the worsening weather and the need for immediate restoration work on damaged tracks, the yatra has been suspended for the day from both Chandanwari and Baltal base camps. No down convoy to Kashmir was permitted from Jammu today, marking the first suspension from the Jammu side this SUSPENDED"Shri Amarnathji Yatra has been suspended for July 17 from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Continuous heavy rains over the last two days have necessitated restoration work to be carried out on tracks along both routes. However, yatris who stayed at Panjtami camp last night are being allowed to proceed down to Baltal with adequate deployment of BRO and Mountain Rescue Teams," Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bhiduri Indian Army provided critical support to stranded pilgrims, sheltering around 500 yatris at Brarimarg and facilitating the accommodation of an additional 3,000 pilgrims in nearby langars. Basic supplies including tea and drinking water were distributed. Notably, Army Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) manually evacuated several critically ill yatris from slide-prone areas, transporting them safely to Rayalpathri for further medical situation is currently stable and under control," said the Camp Director at Brarimarg. Army units remain on high alert with light rain continuing across the affected the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has deployed personnel and machinery to repair and restore the disrupted yatra track. According to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bhiduri, yatris who stayed at the Panjtarni camp overnight are being escorted downhill to Baltal with support from BRO and Mountain Rescue Teams.'Subject to weather conditions, the yatra may resume tomorrow,' Bhiduri India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast periods of heavy rainfall until July 23, warning of possible flash flooding and landslides at multiple locations along the pilgrimage route. Authorities are monitoring the situation its commencement on July 3, over 2.47 lakh pilgrims have visited the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine. This year's 38-day pilgrimage is scheduled to conclude on August 9.- EndsInputs from Ashraf Wani, Sunil Bhatt and Jitendra SinghMust Watch
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Time of India
Amarnath Yatra: Woman dead, 3 injured in Baltal landslide; pilgrimage suspended, heavy rain alert sounded
NEW DELHI: The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Thursday following 36 hours of heavy rainfall in the Kashmir Valley, officials said. The suspension comes a day after a woman pilgrim died and three others were injured in a landslide along the Baltal route in Ganderbal district. A weather advisory has also warned of further rain in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, increasing safety concerns along the pilgrimage routes. According to Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bhiduri, "Shri Amarnathji Yatra has been suspended for 17.07.2025 from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Continuous heavy rains over the last two days have necessitated restoration work to be carried out on tracks along both routes." Despite the suspension, yatris who stayed overnight at the Panjtarni camp are being allowed to descend to Baltal, supported by adequate deployment of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Mountain Rescue Teams. The BRO has deployed men and machinery to carry out repairs, aiming to resume the yatra from both Baltal and Pahalgam base camps. "In all likelihood, the yatra shall resume tomorrow (Friday), depending on the weather conditions during the course of the day," Bhiduri added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Redefine Your Future with a Top Online MBA SRM Online Enquire Now Undo A two-day weather advisory has been issued, warning of continued heavy rainfall, including along the yatra tracks, according to news agency PTI. This is the first time this year that the pilgrimage has been halted from Jammu. Since the yatra began on 3 July, over 2.47 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine. Of these, 1,01,553 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp since 2 July, when the first batch was flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. More than 4 lakh people have registered online for the 38-day pilgrimage, which is set to conclude on 9 August. Last year, over 5.10 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine, which houses a naturally formed ice lingam.
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17-07-2025
- Climate
- First Post
Amarnath Yatra suspended due to heavy rains day after a woman died, 3 got injured in landslides
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has made heavy deployment of men and machinery on the tracks to complete the work so that the yatra can be resumed from both Baltal and Pahalgam base camps read more A member of Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) assists a pilgrim during the annual Amarnath Yatra, in Jammu and Kashmir, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. PTI Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Thursday due to heavy rain in the valley for the last 36 hours, officials said. A weather advisory warned of more heavy rain in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. This comes a day after a woman pilgrim died and three sustained injuries in a landslide along the Baltal route of the yatra in Ganderbal district. 'Shri Amarnathji Yatra has been suspended for 17.07.2025 from both Pahalgam and Baltal base camps. Continuous heavy rains over the last two days have necessitated restoration work to be carried out on tracks along both routes,' Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bhiduri said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'However, yatris who stayed at Panjtami camp last night are being allowed to proceed down to Baltal with adequate deployment of BRO and Mountain Rescue Teams,' he said. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has made heavy deployment of men and machinery on the tracks to complete the work so that the yatra can be resumed from both Baltal and Pahalgam base camps, Bhiduri said. 'In all likelihood, the yatra shall resume tomorrow (Friday), depending on the weather conditions during the course of the day,' he said. Another official told PTI that a two-day weather advisory has warned of heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir, including on the yatra routes in Kashmir. This is the first time the yatra has been suspended from Jammu this year. So far, 2.47 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high shrine since the yatra began on July 3. A total of 1,01,553 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp for the valley since July 2, when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch. More than 4 lakh people have registered online for the pilgrimage so far. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Last year, more than 5.10 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at the cave shrine, which houses a naturally formed ice lingam. The 38-day pilgrimage will conclude on August 9. PTI AB MIJ DIV DIV . .
