Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir announced on Saturday that both the Amarnath Yatra and Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra will be temporarily suspended starting July 19 due to an adverse weather forecast. These two major Hindu pilgrimages attract millions of devotees each year, often involving travel through challenging Himalayan terrain prone to natural hazards like landslides and flash floods.
Heavy overnight rainfall has already disrupted movement along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, adding to safety concerns.
