Amarnath Yatra resumes after six-day weather halt; over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu
- Posted on July 25, 2026
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In brief
Following a six-day weather disruption, the sacred Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage has resumed operations from Jammu, with more than 6,000 devotees initiating their journey toward the holy shrine. The suspension was necessitated by severe rainfall and treacherous meteorological conditions that rendered travel unsafe across the Kashmir region. Road connectivity has been restored after authorities cleared landslide debris and rockfall hazards from the Jammu-Srinagar highway. The pilgrimage will conclude on August 28, aligning with the Raksha Bandhan festival celebration.
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Amarnath Yatra resumes after six-day weather halt; over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu
The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu after a six-day suspension due to bad weather. Over six thousand pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nagar base camp for Baltal. The yatra was halted due to persistent rainfall and adverse weather conditions across the region. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway reopened after landslides and shooting stones caused closure. This pilgrimage is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan.
