Jammu and Kashmir | Heavy rainfall at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi track route, Yatra Suspended.

Katra: Heavy rainfall is being received in the Bhawan area since evening and accordingly, the Himkoti (Battery Car) track has been closed for Yatra movement.

As a precautionary measure in the interest of safety, upward movement of Yatra has been stopped from Katra. Priority is being accorded to Yatris currently in Bhawan area coming downwards towards Sanjhichatt and then Katra under close watch of Shrine Board staff, Police and CRPF officials and overall supervision of Addl CEO Navneet who is stationed at Bhawan.

Regular announcements are being made via PA system to comfort the Yatris with timely updates on half an hour basis as regards Yatra movement. Disaster Management teams and Medical Units have Been kept on alert so as to respond to any exigency if need be.

CEO is continuously monitoring the situation from Banganga, Katra and the situation is under control. No injury or damage of any kind has been reported so far.