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Char Dham Yatra Resumes After Weather Improves in Uttarakhand
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News18•28-09-2026, 13:45
Char Dham Yatra Resumes After Weather Improves in Uttarakhand
- •The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has resumed after a two-day suspension due to adverse weather conditions.
- •The pilgrimage was suspended from September 26 to September 27 following an IMD forecast to ensure pilgrim safety.
- •Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swarup confirmed the restart of the pilgrimage after improved weather.
- •District Magistrates are authorized to make decisions on the pilgrimage based on local conditions, including temporary suspension for road blockages or heavy rainfall.
- •Authorities prioritize pilgrim safety, continuously monitoring weather and route conditions, and urge travelers to check forecasts and follow local administration guidelines.
Key Questions Answered
The Char Dham Yatra was suspended from the afternoon of September 26 until September 27 due to red and orange alerts for rain issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to ensure the safety of travellers and pilgrims.
District Magistrates have the authority to temporarily suspend the pilgrimage at their level if road blockages, heavy rainfall, or adverse weather conditions occur in their respective districts.
The number of pilgrims visiting Uttarakhand's Char Dham shrines has crossed the 50-lakh mark, with approximately 50.87 lakh devotees visiting Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
