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Kedarnath Yatra Resumes Amid Weather Alerts

Kedarnath Yatra Resumes Amid Weather Alerts
Kedarnath Yatra continues as rain subsides; IMD issues orange alert · thehansindia.com

The Kedarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage to the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand, resumed on Tuesday morning after the rain temporarily subsided.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall later in the day, so authorities are on high alert.

Despite the brief improvement in weather, the district administration has urged residents and pilgrims to remain cautious.

Schools and Anganwadi centres have been declared holidays as a precautionary measure.

Over 1.41 million devotees have visited the shrine so far.

Authorities advise pilgrims to stay updated on weather bulletins and follow official advisories to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage.

Key facts

Location
Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand
Alert Level
Orange alert issued by IMD
Pilgrims Visited
1,414,590
Weather Condition
Temporary subsidence of rain, but caution persists
Safety Measures
Holidays declared for schools and Anganwadi centres

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