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Heavy Rains Halt Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand; Red Alert Issued for Mountains.
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News18•26-09-2026, 19:05
Heavy Rains Halt Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand; Red Alert Issued for Mountains.
- •The Chardham Yatra has been temporarily suspended due to continuous rainfall in Uttarakhand.
- •Anand Swaroop, Commissioner of Garhwal Division, issued an official letter on September 26, 2026, prioritizing pilgrim safety.
- •The Meteorological Department issued a 'Red Alert' for Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar for Saturday.
- •Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami appealed to people and tourists to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during the 'Red Alert'.
- •Officials have been instructed to remain on 24-hour alert and continuously monitor river levels, landslide-prone areas, and Chardham routes.
Key Questions Answered
The Chardham Yatra was temporarily suspended due to continuous heavy rainfall, a red alert issued for the mountains by the Meteorological Department, and to prioritize the safety of pilgrims.
The administration has clarified that the pilgrimage is suspended from the afternoon of September 26 until September 27, and necessary action to resume the yatra will be taken only after weather conditions normalize.
The Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy rain on Saturday for Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Champawat, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts.
