Amarnath Yatra To Remain Suspended Amid Heavy Rainfall From Both Pahalgam And Baltal Routes
· Free Press Journal
The annual Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended following heavy rainfall and an adverse weather forecast issued for Jammu & Kashmir. Authorities halted the movement of pilgrims as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety amid continuous rain and the possibility of landslides along the pilgrimage routes. The Amarnath Yatra began this year from July 3 simultaneously from both the traditional Chandanwari route in Anantnag district and the Baltal route in Ganderbal district.
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Amarnath Yatra suspended
According to officials, no fresh batch of pilgrims has been allowed to proceed towards the holy Amarnath Cave Shrine from both routes, the Baltal and Pahalgam base camps from Sunday, August 9, 2026. The decision was taken after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of the Union Territory over the next few days. Due to recent rains, the repair and maintenance of the yatra tracks has been undertaken by the Border Road Organisation (BRO).
The decision was taken as a precautionary measure in view of the inclement weather forecast to ensure the safety of thousands of devotees travelling through the region. The 57-day Amarnath Yatra began on July 3 and will conclude on August 28 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
#WATCH | Amarnath Yatra will remain temporarily suspended on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes from Sunday due to recent rains, track repair work and adverse weather forecasts.
— PB-SHABD (@PBSHABD) August 9, 2026
Pilgrims have been advised to follow safety guidelines.
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About Amarnath Yatra
The Amarnath Yatra is one of India's most significant Hindu pilgrimages, attracting lakhs of devotees every year. Pilgrims undertake the challenging trek to the sacred cave, located at an altitude of around 3,880 metres, to offer prayers to the naturally formed Ice Shivling, believed to represent Lord Shiva.
Mumbai Weather Update: Cloudy Skies, Moderate Rains Likely Today; No IMD Alert For This WeekDivisional Commissioner Kashmir posts, "Shri Amarnath ji Yatra 2026 57-day holy pilgrimage commenced on 3rd July Chadi Mubarak to mark the culmination on 28th August. In view of track restoration works, Yatra to remain suspended from 9th August pic.twitter.com/hEW1wui7hC
— StateVision Daily English Newspaper (@statevision10) August 8, 2026
IMD issues rainfall warning
The IMD has warned of intense showers, thunderstorms, and the risk of flash floods, landslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable hilly areas. Pilgrims have been advised to remain at designated camps until weather conditions improve and authorities declare the routes safe for travel.