Amarnath Yatra 2025 Suspended Due to Heavy Rain in Kashmir Valley

Published On: July 17, 2025

Annual Amarnath Yatra To Start In Jammu And Kashmir From July 3

The Amarnath Yatra was temporarily suspended on Thursday due to continuous heavy rainfall in the Kashmir Valley over the past 36 hours. Officials confirmed that the pilgrimage has been halted from both the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps.

The suspension follows a landslide along the Baltal route in Ganderbal district, where a woman pilgrim lost her life, and three others were injured. The incident raised concerns about the safety of pilgrims, prompting immediate action from authorities.

Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bhiduri stated that continuous rainfall has damaged the tracks, requiring urgent restoration work. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has deployed heavy machinery and personnel to clear the paths and ensure the safe movement of yatris.

Panjtarni Pilgrims Allowed to Descend

While the yatra has been suspended, pilgrims at the Panjtarni camp were allowed to descend to Baltal, accompanied by Mountain Rescue Teams and BRO support. Authorities are closely monitoring the weather and progress of the restoration.

Yatra May Resume Friday

“In all likelihood, the yatra shall resume tomorrow (Friday), depending on weather conditions,” said Bhiduri. A two-day weather advisory remains in effect, warning of more heavy rain along the yatra routes.

First Suspension from Jammu This Year

This marks the first time in 2025 that the Amarnath Yatra has been suspended from Jammu. Despite the disruption, the yatra has seen strong participation:

2.47 lakh pilgrims have visited the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave since the pilgrimage began on July 3.
1,01,553 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp since July 2, when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch.
Over 4 lakh registrations have been recorded online for this year’s pilgrimage.

Pilgrimage to Conclude August 9

The 38-day yatra is scheduled to end on August 9, 2025. Last year, over 5.10 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the shrine, which houses a naturally formed ice lingam considered sacred by Hindus.

Officials have urged pilgrims to remain cautious, follow official advisories, and stay updated on yatra status. The resumption of the yatra will depend entirely on improving weather conditions and completion of restoration work.