Amarnath Yatra Suspended On Baltal Axis Following Heavy Rains

PTK NEWS DESK

SRINAGAR, Aug 11: Heavy rains lashed the Shri Amarnathji Yatra area today, affecting both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes. As a result, urgent maintenance work is required on the Baltal axis to ensure the safety of the pilgrims.

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, announced that due to the inclement weather, no Yatra will be allowed tomorrow from the Baltal route. “In the interest of the safety of the yatris, urgent repair and maintenance works are necessary. Further updates will be provided in due course,” Bidhuri said.

Meanwhile, repair works on the Pahalgam route are already underway. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safe resumption of the Yatra. (PTK REPORTS)