Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, Shiv Khori yatras suspended for second day amid heavy rains
Pilgrimages to the Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, and Shiv Khori shrines in Jammu and Kashmir have been suspended for the second consecutive day due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have advised pilgrims to remain at base camps and lodging centers until weather conditions improve and safety is ensured.
Why it matters
The suspension impacts thousands of devotees and highlights the logistical and safety challenges posed by extreme weather in the Himalayan region during peak pilgrimage season.
The pilgrimages to the cave shrines of Amarnath, Mata Vaishnodevi and Shiv Khori in Jammu and Kashmir were suspended for the second consecutive day on Monday (July 20, 2026), amid heavy rainfall.
Pilgrims have been advised to stay at the base camps and lodging centres in view of the inclement weather.
“In view of the inclement weather forecast issued by the Met Department, the administration has already decided that the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra shall remain suspended till further orders. Accordingly, no vehicle carrying pilgrims shall be allowed to proceed from Jammu, Udhampur or Ramban towards Srinagar,” it said.
Hundreds of pilgrims have been stranded at various base camps and lodging centres in Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Ramban and Banihal, with security put in place along the highway to prevent any vehicle carrying pilgrims from moving towards Kashmir.
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