Kedarnath Yatra halted by rain yesterday, 5000 pilgrims stranded; Journey resumes safely on Friday morning

Heavy rain and snowfall disrupted the Kedarnath Yatra on Thursday, forcing the administration to stop over 5,000 pilgrims at safe points. With weather improving on Friday, stranded devotees were allowed to continue their journey, and heli services resumed, ensuring smooth pilgrimage to Kedarnath and other shrines.

Rudraprayag: The Kedarnath Yatra faced challenges this week due to heavy rain and snowfall. On Thursday afternoon, the administration stopped more than 5,000 pilgrims traveling to and from Kedarnath at different points along the trekking route, including Gaurikund and Sonprayag. The decision was taken to ensure the safety of devotees in the face of adverse weather conditions.

By Friday morning, the weather improved, and the stranded pilgrims were allowed to continue their journey. Helicopter services to Kedarnath also resumed, bringing relief to........

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