Amarnath Yatra Suspended On Baltal Axis After Heavy Rain, Route To Reopen From Aug 3

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 13:31 IST

Amarnath Yatra Suspended: The authorities have emphasised that the suspension is a precautionary measure, prioritising the safety of the pilgrims.

Amarnath Yatra suspended for two days (PTI Image)

Amarnath Yatra Suspended: The Amarnath Yatra on the Baltal Axis route has been suspended due to heavy rain. The downpour has prompted urgent maintenance work on the Baltal Axis of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, leading to the closure of the route.

According to an official statement, the Yatra on the Baltal Axis route will remain suspended for August 1 and 2, and it will resume on August 3.

The region has experienced intense rainfall in recent days, impacting both the Pahalgam and Baltal axes of the Yatra. Urgent maintenance work is already underway on the Pahalgam route, which was similarly affected.

The authorities have emphasised that the suspension is a precautionary measure, prioritising the safety of the pilgrims. They also assured that updates on the reopening of the route will be provided once the repair work is complete and the path is deemed safe for travel.

“Due to the recent heavy rains, repair and maintenance works are required to be undertaken on the Baltal Axis of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra route. In the interest of the safety of the yatris, no Yatra will be allowed on 3rd August from the Baltal route also. Further updates will be issued in due course of time", the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said.

Despite the disruption, the annual pilgrimage has seen a strong turnout this year. So far, more than 4.05 lakh devotees have visited the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji, marking a significant participation in the ongoing Yatra season.

Location :

Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal), India, India

First Published:

August 01, 2025, 13:31 IST

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