Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspended; Amit Shah Visits

The holy Hindu pilgrimage to Shree Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine remained suspended on Monday, September 1, for seventh straight day due to unfavourable weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir.

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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

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2025

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 visits flood-hit areas

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Jammu on September 1 to take account of the situation due to heavy rains in the region.

#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir | Union Home Minister Amit Shah inspected the condition of the fourth Tawi bridge, a part of which was washed away in the floods following incessant heavy rainfall.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha also present. pic.twitter.com/IjohO1zvj3

— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2025

Shah chaired a high level

meeting with J&K CM Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Leader of Opposition in Assembly Sunil Sharma and senior civil, police, paramilitary and army officers, among others, as per PTI.

Shah met the people affected by the floods, and assured them of all aid and relief measures.



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