The Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended on August 26 following heavy rains in Jammu which led to a landslide on the Yatra’s route. At least 34 pilgrims were killed, while 20 others were injured, reported news agency PTI.
The state authorities are monitoring the situation continuously in the region.
#WATCH | Katra, Jammu and Kashmir: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended for the seventh consecutive day following landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in the area. pic.twitter.com/j0ArbM8Ehs
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Katra admin orders to vacate hotels
The Katra administration on Sunday, August 31, ordered immediate vacation of the pilgrims from the commercial establishments such as hotels and dharamshalas in the region.
Katra Sub-Division Magistrate (SDM) Piyush Dhotra took the decision, citing safety of the pilgrims, as per PTI.
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“Heavy rains and inclement weather conditions have resulted in massive landslides in the Katra sub-division in recent days, especially near Balini bridge and near Shan temple at Kadmal besides the sinking of roads at a few spots, making a number of places vulnerable to future landslides and damages,” the order read, as per PTI.
“This has the potential to endanger human lives (and) keeping in view the number of pilgrims visiting Katra town for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra it is imperative to assess the safety of the structures of the commercial establishments located in Katra for the overall safety and security of the pilgrims,” it added.
Amit Shah to visit Jammu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit Jammu on September 1 to take account of the heavy rains in the region.
News agency ANI reported that Shah would carry out an aerial survey of the flood-affected regions, and hold a meeting at the Raj Bhawan to discuss the situation.
