Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Kedarnath Yatra Halted; Pilgrims Face Lathi Charge Amidst Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused the Kedarnath pilgrimage to be stopped for safety.
Some people tried to go anyway, but the police had to use a little force to make them stop.
The government warned about the rain and told people in certain areas to be careful because of the risk of flooding and landslides.
Officials are keeping an eye on the situation, and people near water should be ready to move to higher ground.
Kedarnath Yatra was halted due to heavy rainfall and warnings of landslides.
Pilgrims broke through barricades in Sonprayag, prompting a police lathi charge.
Authorities issued red and orange alerts for multiple districts in Uttarakhand.
The USDMA issued guidelines, and authorities were instructed to monitor traffic and ensure preparedness.
People near water bodies were urged to be ready to move to higher ground.
- Who
- Pilgrims, police, and the USDMA.
- What
- Kedarnath Yatra halted and pilgrims stopped due to heavy rainfall.
- When
- The yatra was halted, with alerts in effect from Wednesday to Thursday.
- Where
- Kedarnath, Sonprayag, and various districts in Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Due to warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall, landslides, and flash floods.
Pilgrims' Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Yatra access
Pilgrims' Perspective
Some pilgrims expressed frustration at being stopped from completing their yatra.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities cited safety concerns due to the weather.
- Yatra Suspension Start Date
- August 12
- Location of Incident
- Sonprayag
- Alerts Issued By
- USDMA
- Alerts Issued For
- Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall
- Districts under Red Alert
- Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital and Bageshwar
