Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day due to heavy rains

TNIE online desk

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Thursday due to heavy rain and a fatal shooting stone incident from both Pahalgam and Baltal route.

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A woman died after a shooting stone hit her on the Baltal route, while three others were injured in a landslide on Wednesday.

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An official said the persistent downpour over the last two days has necessitated urgent repair and restoration work along both routes. 

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The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has deployed personnel and machinery to restore the tracks and ensure they are safe for pilgrims.

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Pilgrims at Panjtarni are being allowed to descend to Baltal under BRO supervision. The yatra may resume Friday, weather permitting.

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The annual Amarnath Yatra commenced from both routes on July 8. So far, over 2.47 lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine. 

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Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day due to heavy rains; restoration work underway