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The Kedarnath Yatra pilgrimage has been suspended following a landslide that blocked the Gaurikund trek route, with heavy rains also triggering road closures and new IMD alerts across Uttarakhand.
Kedarnath Yatra is continuing smoothly despite the temporary road blockage, officials have said.
The Kedarnath Yatra has been halted after a landslide near Chhodi, about one kilometer beyond Gaurikund, blocked the trek route with rocks and debris.
A pilgrim on the recent Kedarnath Yatra shared a harrowing experience, highlighting severe traffic jams and overcrowded routes that made the journey a test of endurance.
The Kedarnath Yatra pilgrimage resumed after a five-hour halt caused by a rain-triggered landslide, as authorities cleared the route. The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Uttarakhand.