Man killed by falling boulders near Cheerbasa Helipad as Kedarnath Yatra suspended temporarily
A 65-year-old man was killed by falling boulders near the Cheerbasa Helipad in Kedarnath, India. Authorities have temporarily suspended the pilgrimage route due to ongoing rain and landslide risks.
Why it matters
The event underscores the safety hazards associated with extreme weather and infrastructure vulnerability in mountainous pilgrimage regions.
A man was killed after being struck by falling boulders near the Cheerbasa Helipad in Kedarnath on Sunday (September 13, 2026), even as the pilgrimage was temporarily suspended due to rain and landslides, officials said.
According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, the victim was struck by boulders rolling down from a hill near the Cheerbasa Helipad, resulting in his death on the spot.
The deceased was identified as 65-year-old Madan Mohan Tiwari, a resident of Ukhimath.
Police said the Kedarnath pilgrimage route has been blocked due to debris amid rain.
Officials said travellers heading to Kedarnath have been advised to halt at Sonprayag and Gaurikund, while those returning have been told to stop at Jangalchatti.
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