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Kedarnath: Local Authorities Ask Devotees To Avoid Travel In Heavy Rains As IMD Issues Alert In The Region

Local authorities in Kedarnath have requested devotees to avoid travelling amid heavy rains as stones may fall on the travel routes at many places.

by Tashika Tyagi
Kedarnath: Local Authorities Ask Devotees To Avoid Travel In Heavy Rains As IMD Issues Alert In The Region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in various parts of Uttarakhand. Keeping this in mind, the local authorities in Rudraprayag have requested devotees travelling to Kedarnath to be extra careful. They have asked people not to travel on the Kedarnath route in heavy rains to ensure safety. Read on to know more about this.

Kedarnath Authorities Caution Devotees Amid Heavy Rain

Kedarnath rain
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Local authorities in Kedarnath have requested devotees to avoid travel during heavy rainfall. This comes after the meteorological department issued an alert for heavy rainfall in the region. The authorities have requested people to avoid travel as heavy downpours can cause stones to fall on the travel routes at many places. Therefore, for safety purposes, the authorities in Rudraprayag have cautioned the pilgrims.

According to a Business Standard report, the Sub-District Magistrate of Rudraprayag, Ukhimath Anil Kumar Shukla, has requested the pilgrims to be careful while travelling to Kedarnath. He has asked the people to start the journey only after obtaining proper information about the weather from the local administration and the meteorological department. Furthermore, he has asked people to start the journey only after contacting the District Disaster Management Office for the latest updates.

As per the authorities, there is a possibility of stones falling at places like Chirbasa, Gaurikund, and Lincholi on the Kedarnath route. Also, there is a possibility of stones falling near Doliya Devi Temple on the Rudraprayag-Gaurikund National Highway due to heavy rain, as per the Business Standard report. That’s why the authorities have asked people to travel with caution.

Also Read: Kanwar Yatra Traffic Update: Routes To Avoid, Diversions & Traffic Advisories For Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon & Ghaziabad

IMD Issues Orange Alert For Rainfall In Uttarakhand

The IMD took to X (formerly Twitter) to issue an orange alert in Uttarakhand. As per their prediction, there are chances of very heavy rainfall in isolated regions of the state on July 22 and 23. Uttarakhand can witness heavy rainfall – 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm – on these days.

This warning is especially critical as three casualties were reported in the Chirbasa region of Rudraprayag district on July 21 due to a landslide. Eight people were also injured in the landslide. This incident happened on Sunday morning when the devotees were on their way to Kedarnath Dham via Gaurikund.

So, please make sure to adhere to the advice and caution issued by the local authorities for your safety. Check for weather updates as well before starting your yatra.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/@_VK86 & Canva

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First Published: July 22, 2024 4:45 PM