Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Vaishno Devi Yatra Remains Suspended Amidst Weather Concerns
The pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi has been stopped for over a week because of bad weather, especially heavy rain.
This is causing concerns about landslides.
The government has closed the yatra path and is closely watching the situation.
This suspension is impacting local businesses, as fewer pilgrims are visiting.
Authorities have also evacuated hotels and buildings in risky areas.
The Shrine Board is also providing refunds for bookings.
The situation arose from a previous landslide.
Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for the eighth consecutive day due to weather concerns.
Fresh rainfall was reported in Katra and the Trikuta hills.
The suspension is impacting businesses in Katra, the base camp.
80 vulnerable structures, including hotels, have been evacuated.
The Shrine Board is offering refunds for canceled bookings.
- Who
- Reasi district administration, Shrine Board officials
- What
- Suspension of Vaishno Devi Yatra due to weather conditions
- When
- Suspended for 8 days, ongoing
- Where
- Vaishno Devi Shrine, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Precautionary measure due to heavy rain and landslide risk
- Event
- Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspension
- Duration of Suspension
- 8 days
- Cause of Suspension
- Adverse weather, landslide risk
- Location
- Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
- Deaths (Previous Event)
- 34
- Injured (Previous Event)
- 20
- Structures Vacated
- 80 (including 15 hotels)
