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Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu amid heavy rain
The Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu has been suspended as a safety measure due to heavy rainfall, officials said on Saturday. The Met Department has forecast continued heavy rain, especially in the…
The Story in Brief
The Shri Amarnath Yatra from Jammu has been suspended as a safety measure due to heavy rainfall, officials said on Saturday. The Met Department has forecast continued heavy rain, especially in the Jammu division, until August 11. There has also been a decline in pilgrim arrivals, NDTV reports. The decision was taken to prevent any risk to the devotees. The yatra will resume only when the weather improves.
The Indian Opinion
The suspension is a sensible precaution, but some pilgrims may feel the decision was too cautious given the variable forecasts. The real test is whether the weather clears by August 11 as predicted. If the rain continues, the authorities will have to balance safety with the sentiments of thousands waiting at the base camps. A single day of clear skies will settle the question.
Sources (2): indiatvnews.com, ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
