Char Dham Yatra suspended for two days amid red, orange rain alerts
The meteorological department has issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts for rain across various districts of Uttarakhand for September 26 and 27.
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been temporarily halted for two days due to 'red' and 'orange' rain alerts issued by the meteorological department. This suspension began on Saturday, September 27, and is set to continue until Sunday, September 28. Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop issued a directive to all district magistrates to take necessary precautions in their respective regions, ensuring the safety of pilgrims traveling from various parts of the country and abroad.
The decision was made based on the weather forecast and concerns regarding the well-being of the pilgrims. The Char Dham Yatra will resume once the weather conditions stabilize.
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