Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Char Dham Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been temporarily stopped because of very heavy rain and the danger of landslides.
The government is making sure that pilgrims are safe and giving them information through official channels.
Rivers like the Alaknanda and Mandakini are rising, and people are being told to stay away from the riverbanks.
The yatra will start again when it is safe.
The government is also asking everyone to ignore rumors and follow only official advice.
Char Dham Yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rain and landslide risk in Uttarakhand.
Pilgrims already on the route are being accommodated in safe locations.
Rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini are nearing warning levels due to continuous rainfall.
District authorities are on high alert and advising people to stay away from riverbanks.
Pilgrims advised to rely only on official advisories and follow district authorities' directions.
- Who
- Uttarakhand administration, pilgrims, district authorities
- What
- Temporary halt of Char Dham Yatra
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India (Rudraprayag, Ukhimath, Jakholi)
- Why
- Heavy rainfall, landslide risk, rising river levels
- Location
- Uttarakhand, India
- Reason for Halt
- Heavy rain, landslide risk
- Alert Levels
- Red and Orange (IMD)
- Affected Rivers
- Alaknanda, Mandakini
- Rainfall in Rudraprayag
- 22 mm (last 24 hours)
- Rainfall in Ukhimath
- 77 mm (last 24 hours)
- Rainfall in Jakholi
- 53 mm (last 24 hours)
- Alaknanda River Level
- 625.00 metres (approaching warning level)
- Mandakini River Level
- 624.15 metres (approaching warning level)
- Ganganagar Water Level
- 799.90 metres
- Gaurikund Water Level
- 1,974.12 metres
Sources
Char Dham Yatra Halted Amid Heavy Rain, Landslide Risk In Uttarakhand
Char Dham Yatra Temporarily Suspended Amid Heavy Rain - What Pilgrims Should Know?
Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra Suspended As Heavy Rains Trigger Landslide Concerns Along Pilgrimage Routes