The Amarnath Yatra has delay for some days due to heavy rainfall may cause landslides on highway between Jammu and Srinagar, particularly in the stretch between Ramban and Banihal, which is highly vulnerable to landslides. Amarnath Yatra
HIGHLIGHTS
- The amarnath Yatra has stop due to heavy rainfall.
- The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended till August 4, 2019.
- The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall for next few days in Jammu and Kashmir.
In view of cold and unpleasant weather condition, shooting stones and landslides — particularly in Jammu region — Amarnath Yatra hits a roadblock.
India Meteorology Department (IMD):-
IMD has predicted heavy rainfall for the next few days all over Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) said on Wednesday.
Srinagar: The Amarnath yatra will remain suspended till 4 August as the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) said on Wednesday. He said the India Meteorology Department has predicted heavy rainfall for next few days all over Jammu and Kashmir, which may cause landslides and shooting of stones on the Jammu and Srinagar national highway, particularly in the stretch between Ramban and Banihal. The spokesperson said the track from Baltal and Pahalgam has become slippery due to recent heavy rainfall and the situation is likely to aggravate in the next couple of days.
