Kedarnath Weather Update: Alert for devotees after landslide kills 3 in Kedarnath
Kedarnath Weather Update: Torrential rainfall wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath, leading to the tragic deaths of three pilgrims and causing significant disruption in the region.
As relentless rains continue to batter the state, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued ‘Red-Orange Alert’ for several areas, warning of further extreme weather conditions.
Meanwhile, the local administration has appealed to the devotees going to Shri Kedarnath Dham to be extra cautious and not to travel in heavy rains.
Authorities further advised to start the journey only after taking proper information about the weather from the local administration and the Meteorological Department
The weather report further indicated that there is a possibility of stones falling at places like Chirbasa, Gaurikund and Lincholi on the Kedarnath walking route.
There is a possibility of stones falling near Doliya Devi Temple at Fata on the Rudraprayag-Gaurikund National Highway due to heavy rain. He appealed to everyone to travel with caution in such situations.
Landslide in Kedarnath
On Sunday, July 21, three people died and eight were injured in a landslide in the Chirbasa region of Rudraprayad district of Uttarakhand.
The incident occurred on the Kedarnath Yatra route that morning when the devotees were on their way to Kedarnath Dham from Gaurikund on foot.
The intense rainfall caused the ground to become increasingly unstable, leading to this unfortunate disaster
- With inputs from agencies
