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Char Dham Yatra Suspended for Weekend Amidst Uttarakhand Weather Alerts
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News18•26-09-2026, 15:30
Char Dham Yatra Suspended for Weekend Amidst Uttarakhand Weather Alerts
- •The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for Saturday and Sunday due to 'red' and 'orange' alerts for rain issued by the meteorological department for most districts of Uttarakhand.
- •Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop issued a letter to all district magistrates, confirming the suspension from Saturday afternoon until Sunday for pilgrim safety.
- •The Yatra will resume once weather conditions normalize, as directed by the Commissioner.
- •For Saturday, a 'red' alert for heavy rain is issued for Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar, with 'orange' and 'yellow' alerts for other districts.
- •On Sunday, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Haridwar are under a 'red' alert, while other districts face 'orange' and 'yellow' alerts.
Key Questions Answered
The Char Dham Yatra was suspended due to 'red' and 'orange' alerts for heavy rain issued by the meteorological department for most districts in Uttarakhand, ensuring the safety of pilgrims.
For Saturday, a red alert for heavy rain was issued for five districts: Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar.
The pilgrimage will resume once the weather conditions normalize and routes are deemed safe for travelers.
