The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand was suspended for two days, from Saturday, September 27, to Sunday, September 28, due to red and orange rain alerts.
Garhwal Commissioner Anand Swaroop issued directives to district magistrates to halt the pilgrimage for the safety of domestic and international pilgrims.
The India Meteorological Department warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of landslides, road blockages, and rising water levels in mountainous regions.