Vaishno Devi Yatra On Hold Until Further Notice As Heavy Rains Continue Lash Jammu Region

According to a recent development, the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has once again been postponed until further notice due to heavy rainfall and bad weather. The announcement was made by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Here’s more on this latest update.

Vaishno Devi Yatra Postponed Until Further Notice 

Jai Mata Di!
Due to incessant rain at Bhawan & the track, commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled from 14th Sept stands postponed till further order. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels. @OfficeOfLGJandK @diprjk

— Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (@OfficialSMVDSB) September 13, 2025

The Vaishno Devi Yatra was scheduled to resume on September 14 after being suspended for 19 days. However, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, which manages the yatra and the shrine’s administration, issued a fresh update.

They took to their official X account and wrote “Jai Mata Di! Due to incessant rain at Bhawan & the track, commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled from 14th Sept stands postponed till further order. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels.”

Meanwhile, continuous heavy rainfall has been battering the region along with bad weather conditions. Keeping the safety of pilgrims in mind, the authorities decided to extend the suspension.

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Major Routes Blocked Due To Incessant Rainfall 

As per a report by India TV, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was earlier suspended on August 26, 2025, after incessant rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, the downpour triggered a major landslide on the yatra route near Adhkuwari. Unfortunately, the incident claimed the lives of 34 people and left 20 others injured. A three-member high-level committee was later constituted to investigate the tragedy.

As per a report by Business Standard, the rainfall has also blocked many tracks leading to the shrine. Meanwhile, the Jammu-Srinagar Highway remains disrupted at several points due to road damage, which has further complicated connectivity. The prolonged suspension has disappointed devotees and is also expected to hit local businesses that depend on the yatra. 

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Devotees who are planning their pilgrimage can stay updated through the official X account of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. We hope the situation gets under control soon so that pilgrims can once again plan their journeys. 

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