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Char Dham Yatra Suspended for 48 Hours Amid Red, Orange Rain Alerts
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:17 PM
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The Char Dham Yatra has been halted for two days after the Indian Meteorological Department issued red and orange rain alerts across the pilgrimage route.
The Char Dham Yatra, a major pilgrimage circuit in Uttarakhand, has been suspended for two days following the issuance of red and orange rain alerts by the Indian Meteorological Department.
The alerts cover the entire route from Rishikesh to Badrinath, indicating heavy rainfall and potential landslides that could endanger pilgrims and transport services.
Authorities have advised all travelers to postpone their plans and seek alternative routes. The suspension is expected to lift once the weather improves, but officials remain cautious.
The government has deployed additional resources to monitor the situation and ensure safety at key checkpoints along the pilgrimage path.
Pilgrims are urged to stay updated through official channels and avoid the route until the alerts are downgraded.
The alerts cover the entire route from Rishikesh to Badrinath, indicating heavy rainfall and potential landslides that could endanger pilgrims and transport services.
Authorities have advised all travelers to postpone their plans and seek alternative routes. The suspension is expected to lift once the weather improves, but officials remain cautious.
The government has deployed additional resources to monitor the situation and ensure safety at key checkpoints along the pilgrimage path.
Pilgrims are urged to stay updated through official channels and avoid the route until the alerts are downgraded.