Srinagar, July 31 (JKNS): The annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra was suspended from the Baltal route on Friday due to inclement weather and ongoing repair work on the track, officials said.
Officials told news agency JKNS that heavy rainfall lashed the Baltal area on Thursday night, triggering a minor flash flood at one location. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.
In view of the adverse weather conditions and to facilitate restoration work on the track, no pilgrim was allowed to proceed towards the holy cave shrine from the Baltal route on Friday, they said.
The yatra has already remained suspended from the traditional Pahalgam route for repair and restoration work following weather-related disruptions.
Officials said restoration work is currently in progress, and movement of pilgrims will resume only after the track is declared safe.
The annual pilgrimage commenced on July 3, and nearly 4.5 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the holy cave shrine.
The yatra is scheduled to conclude on August 28, coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. (JKNS)