Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Amarnath Yatra Faces Weather-Related Disruptions, Routes Closed
The Amarnath Yatra is a big religious trip in India where many people go to a holy cave.
This year, bad weather made the roads very dangerous.
The government stopped people from going on the main path and also closed a shorter path.
They also shut a big highway that connects the valley to the rest of the country.
Lots of rain caused landslides and floods, so the roads were damaged.
Even though the trip was paused, many people still came to visit the shrine.
The authorities are fixing the roads and keeping everyone safe.
Heavy rainfall caused landslides and road damage on the Baltal and Pahalgam routes.
Authorities suspended pilgrim movement on both routes for safety.
The Jammu‑Srinagar National Highway (NH‑44) was closed due to mudslides and falling stones.
Over 4.5 lakh pilgrims have visited Amarnath this year despite disruptions.
Restoration teams are working to repair tracks and roads while monitoring weather.
- Who
- Pilgrims and authorities
- What
- Suspension of pilgrimage routes due to weather
- When
- Friday and ongoing
- Where
- Kashmir Himalayas, Baltal route, Pahalgam route, Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
- Why
- Heavy rainfall, landslides, safety concerns
- Event
- Amarnath Yatra disruptions
- Affected routes
- Baltal and Pahalgam
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall and landslides
- Number of pilgrims
- 4.5 lakh
- Highway closed
- Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)