Heavy snowfall continues in Kedarnath, construction work affected
1 year, 8 months ago

Heavy snowfall continues in Kedarnath, construction work affected

Live Mint  

Continuous snowfall in Kedarnath for the last two days stopped to some extent on Sunday. Officials said that there is a problem in the preparations for the Kedarnath Yatra starting on April 25 due to continuous rainfall, ANI reported. Since Friday morning Uttarakhand witnessed a change in weather with the plains receiving rainfall while the mountains witnessed snowfall. Due to heavy snowfall in Kedarnath Dham, the preparations for the Yatra have also been affected. Several plains in Uttarakhand witnessed heavy rainfall due to which some vehicles got buried under the hotel canopy debris that collapsed due to heavy rainfall near Mussoorie Library Chowk.

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Uttarakhand's Badrinath Shrine Transforms into a Winter Wonderland After Fresh Snowfall
2 weeks ago

Uttarakhand's Badrinath Shrine Transforms into a Winter Wonderland After Fresh Snowfall

ABP News  

The snowfall in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand has added a magical touch to the beauty of Devbhoomi. After a long wait, the weather finally took a turn in Almora, bringing with it the season’s first snowfall. Popular locations like Jageshwar Dham, Roupikuda, and Vimalkot witnessed this enchanting snowfall, leaving both tourists and locals thrilled. The snowfall turned Almora’s hills …

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted
4 months, 3 weeks ago

14 killed in heavy rains in Uttarakhand; Kedarnath Yatra halted

The Hindu  

Fourteen people died and 10 persons were injured in heavy overnight rains that triggered flooding and a house collapse as several rivers swelled in Uttarakhand, officials said here on Thursday. Officials said 14 people have died in rain-related incidents since Wednesday evening — four in Dehradun, six in Haridwar, three in Tehri and one in Chamoli. Two drowned in canal …

Char Dham Yatra put on hold in view of heavy rain alert
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Char Dham Yatra put on hold in view of heavy rain alert

The Hindu  

The Char Dham yatra was temporarily suspended on July 7 in view of the weather department's prediction of heavy to very heavy rains in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand on July 7-8. In view of the weather department's prediction of heavy rains in Garhwal division on July 7-8, all devotees are urged not to start for the Char Dham yatra …

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Historic start for Char Dham Yatra 2024: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrims

Hindustan Times  

In an extraordinary display of devotion, the Char Dham Yatra has seen a record-breaking influx of pilgrims to Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham within the first 15 days of the pilgrimage season. Despite the remarkable growth, the Char Dham Yatra has continued seamlessly and efficiently following the meticulous planning and coordination by district authorities. The Char Dham Yatra, which began on …

Yamunotri Yatra resumes; alert issued for Kedarnath Dham amid inclement weather
7 months, 1 week ago

Yamunotri Yatra resumes; alert issued for Kedarnath Dham amid inclement weather

India TV News  

Chardham Yatra 2024: Thousands of pilgrims visiting Yamunotri in Uttarkashi faced a daunting traffic jam on Sunday, causing inconvenience to travelers. However, a massive crowd gathered at various pilgrimage sites, including Yamunotri, police authorities urged devotees to delay their journeys due to the congestion. Although authorities managed to clear a two-and-a-half-kilometer jam near Sukki on the Gangotri Highway, ongoing rainfall …

Char Dham Yatra: Badrinath-Rishikesh highway opens for traffic after heavy rainfall
7 months, 1 week ago

Char Dham Yatra: Badrinath-Rishikesh highway opens for traffic after heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Char Dham Yatra: The Badrinath-Rishikesh highway in Uttarakhand has been opened near Sirobagadh. Char Dham Yatra 2024 in Uttarakhand This year, the Char Dham Yatra began on May 10, with the opening of three of the four shrines, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Kedarnath. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Char Dham Yatra has set new records over …

Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri Dham set to welcome pilgrims in May | Check dates
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri Dham set to welcome pilgrims in May | Check dates

Hindustan Times  

The portals of three revered Himalayan shrines – Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham and Gangotri Dham – are set to open their doors, marking the commencement of the Uttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage. The gates of Shri Kedarnath Dham, another significant shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, will open two days earlier, on May 10, at 7 am. The auspicious occasion of …

Dehradun Diary: Pilgrims on Char Dham Yatra to see snow this year
9 months ago

Dehradun Diary: Pilgrims on Char Dham Yatra to see snow this year

New Indian Express  

Pilgrims visiting Badrinath Dham will have the unique opportunity to witness snow up close on the Aastha Path this year. BRO Commander Colonel Ankur Mahajan stated, “Snow has been removed from the Badrinath highway all the way to Mana Village.” Such heavy snowfall was seen 2021 last. Adding to the turmoil is a provocative statement made by BJP state president …

Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 10 for devotees
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 10 for devotees

The Hindu  

In a recent announcement, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee revealed that the doors of the eleventh Jyotirlinga, Shri Kedarnath Dham, will open for pilgrims on May 10 at 7 am this year. The ceremony took place at the Pachkadar Gaddi Sthal Shri Omkareshwar Temple in Uttarakhand's Ukhimath.During winters there is a heavy snowfall and all the routes are closed for six …

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Parts of J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Fresh snowfall blanketed parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from Wednesday into Thursday morning, causing disruptions to normal life. Srinagar receives season's first snowfall on Thursday On Thursday morning, high-altitude areas in Jammu province, including the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district, witnessed a new layer of snow. Srinagar saw approximately …

Uttarakhand: Chamoli receives first snowfall of the season
11 months ago

Uttarakhand: Chamoli receives first snowfall of the season

Hindustan Times  

Chamoli, January 18 : Following a prolonged wait, Chamoli district witnessed the onset of snowfall on Wednesday. HT Image Significant snowfall was reported in key locations such as Badrinath Dham, Hemkund Sahib, Valley of Flowers, Rudranath, Niti Valley, and Mana Valley. Meanwhile, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has invited sadhus at Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham for the January 22 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of …

Badrinath, Kedarnath receive season’s first snowfall | WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

Badrinath, Kedarnath receive season’s first snowfall | WATCH

India TV News  

Badrinath and Kedarnath received their first snowfall of the season on Monday, bringing joy and excitement to the devotees. Kashmir witnesses snowfall The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley on Monday experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, leading to a significant drop in the maximum temperature. According to the Meteorological Department, the snowfall is expected to persist in the higher …

Uttarakhand: Landslide kills 5 pilgrims, blocks Kedarnath Highway
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand: Landslide kills 5 pilgrims, blocks Kedarnath Highway

Live Mint  

Five pilgrims lost their lives when the vehicle they were traveling in became burried beneath the debris of a landslide in Tarsali, situated under Chowki Phata in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, stated police on August 12. "A 60-meter portion of the Kedarnathgya highway collapsed due to heavy debris falling from the hill with boulders in Tarsali. The calamity unfolded …

Uttarakhand: Badrinath pilgrimage gets disrupted after heavy showers wash away part of highway
1 year, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand: Badrinath pilgrimage gets disrupted after heavy showers wash away part of highway

India TV News  

A pilgrimage to the Badrinath Temple got disrupted on Monday after a 100-metre portion of the Gauchar-Badrinath highway at Kamera was washed away due to incessant rainfall overnight. The route has now been closed for at least 2-3 days while efforts to repair the highway for traffic movement are underway, according to an official statement. Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Vishakha …

Weather News: 4 Feared Trapped As Building Collapses in Gujarat's Junagadh Amid Heavy Rain; Delhi Yamuna Starts Receding
1 year, 4 months ago

Weather News: 4 Feared Trapped As Building Collapses in Gujarat's Junagadh Amid Heavy Rain; Delhi Yamuna Starts Receding

News 18  

Part of Badrinath Highway Washed Away A 100-metre stretch of the Gauchar-Badrinath highway at Kamera was washed away on Monday following heavy overnight rainfall, disrupting the pilgrimage to the Himalayan temple. Maharashtra Weather: Orange Alert Issued For Various Districts Until July 27 An ‘orange’ alert for heavy rainfall was issued in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudrug, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts until …

Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Badrinath Highway blocked due to falling debris
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: Yamunotri, Badrinath Highway blocked due to falling debris

Live Mint  

Traffic has been suspended and the pilgrims on the Yamunotri route have been halted as boulders continue to fall at many places on the Yamunotri Highway since the last three days as persistent rains continue to wreak havoc, officials said as reported by PTI. District disaster management official of Uttarkashi, Devendra Patwal, said that due to the boulders falling continuously …

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra stopped at Sonprayag amid heavy rainfall
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra stopped at Sonprayag amid heavy rainfall

India TV News  

The Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped at Uttarakhand's Sonprayag due to ongoing heavy rain in Rudraprayag district, officials announced on Wednesday. "Orange Alert: #Uttarakhand and adjoining areas of Western #UttarPradesh likely to get Heavy to Very heavy rainfall on 12th July", IMD shared in a tweet. In the meantime, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on Tuesday that the …

Amarnath Yatra resumes on Pahalgam route after 3 days as weather improves
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes on Pahalgam route after 3 days as weather improves

Hindustan Times  

The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Sunday afternoon from Panjtarni and Sheshnag base camps after remaining suspended for three days due to inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities said. Read here: 83 Karnataka pilgrims stranded on Amarnath yatra route safe: Minister As the weather showed significant improvement, a batch of 6,491 pilgrims performed darshan at Amarnath cave, news agency ANI …

Amarnath Yatra resumes after two days due to bad weather
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes after two days due to bad weather

India TV News  

Amarnath Yatra 2023 : Amarnath Yatra resumed after being suspended earlier in the day for third consecutive day on Sunday due to bad weather. Earlier on Saturday, hundreds of vehicles were stranded in Udhampur after the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed on account of bad weather. The 250-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the …

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for second day as heavy rain continues in Kashmir
1 year, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended for second day as heavy rain continues in Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the second consecutive day on Saturday due to inclement weather conditions as rain continued to lash most parts of Kashmir, officials said. According to the officials, fresh batches of pilgrims were not allowed to leave Jammu to embark on their yatra due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The yatra remains suspended from …

Rain halts Amarnath yatra in Kashmir
1 year, 5 months ago

Rain halts Amarnath yatra in Kashmir

The Hindu  

Pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine, located at an altitude of 14,000 feet, was halted in the Kashmir valley on Friday due to intermittent rain resulting in slippage on the tracks. An official said the yatra was “temporarily suspended” on the Pahalgam-Shrine route, a 32-km trek, in Anantnag district, and Baltal-Shrine route, a 14-km trek, in Ganderbal district, on Friday …

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra stopped amid heavy rainfall in the state
1 year, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra stopped amid heavy rainfall in the state

Live Mint  

Amid heavy downpour in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, Kedarnath Yatra has been stopped till next orders at Sonprayag, said Rudraprayag District Magistrate Mayur Dixit on Sunday. As the state is witnessing heavy rainfall in several parts, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached disaster management control room to take a note of the rescue services. Uttarakhand CM asks authority to prepare for …

Uttarakhand: Massive avalanche hits mountains around Kedarnath Temple. Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand: Massive avalanche hits mountains around Kedarnath Temple. Watch

Live Mint  

A massive avalanche on 8 June hit the mountains around the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, however, no damages or injuries were reported. Earlier on 4 June, a similar snow avalanche took place in the state that hit a group of pilgrims en route to Hemkund Sahib. Meanwhile, offline registration for Kedarnath Dham Yatra has been suspended till 10 June, and …

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism
1 year, 7 months ago

Over 8 lakh pilgrims participated in Chardham Yatra so far: Uttarakhand Tourism

Firstpost  

The Uttarakhand Tourism Department notified on Monday that over eight lakh pilgrims have so far visited Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri shrines since the Chardham Yatra began in April. Earlier on April 30, the Chardham Yatra was stopped at Srinagar as a precautionary measure due to bad weather at Kedarnath and Badrinath. Uttarakhand Director General of Police Ashok Kumar issued …

Char Dham Yatra pilgrims to take weather update before visiting Kedarnath Temple amid heavy snowfall
1 year, 7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra pilgrims to take weather update before visiting Kedarnath Temple amid heavy snowfall

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of heavy snowfall in Kedarnath, Rudraprayag district administration on Tuesday advised pilgrims to visit the temple only after taking a weather update. Char Dham Yatra pilgrims to take weather update before visiting Kedarnath Temple amid heavy snowfall "Kedarnath received heavy snowfall on Monday once again. Pilgrims are advised to plan their journey to the temple in accordance …

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves

Hindustan Times  

Mussoorie: The yatra was suspended following glacier breakage, continuous snowfall and bad weather Kedarnath Dham yatra which was suspended due to glacier breakage ahead of the shrine in Rudraprayag district resumed on Friday, people familiar with the matter said. On Friday, the district administration permitted over 4,000 pilgrims who were stuck at Sonprayag for the past two days to move …

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves
1 year, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Dham yatra resumes as weather improves

Hindustan Times  

Mussoorie: The yatra was suspended following glacier breakage, continuous snowfall and bad weather Kedarnath Dham yatra which was suspended due to glacier breakage ahead of the shrine in Rudraprayag district resumed on Friday, people familiar with the matter said. On Friday, the district administration permitted over 4,000 pilgrims who were stuck at Sonprayag for the past two days to move …

Char Dham yatra to Kedarnath Dham suspended amid heavy snowfall
1 year, 7 months ago

Char Dham yatra to Kedarnath Dham suspended amid heavy snowfall

Hindustan Times  

Char Dham yatra towards Kedarnath Dham was suspended on Wednesday after continuous rainfall in the region, authorities said. Director general of police Uttarakhand Ashok Kumar said Kedarnath Yatra will remain suspended on Wednesday given the inclement weather in the area. Meanwhile, the weather forecast according to the Indian Metrological Department Dehradun Centre said the three districts where the Char Dham …

Inclement weather impacts this year’s Char Dham yatra
1 year, 7 months ago

Inclement weather impacts this year’s Char Dham yatra

Hindustan Times  

Unpredictable weather marked by intermittent rain and snow in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand has affected smooth movement at the Char Dham yatra this year, officials and pilgrims said on Monday. A view of Kedarnath temple Due to slippery road conditions amid a fresh spell of rain, three pilgrims from Gujarat met with an accident when their car lost control …

Kedarnath Dham to open for Hindu devotees on April 25, helicopter ride available
1 year, 8 months ago

Kedarnath Dham to open for Hindu devotees on April 25, helicopter ride available

Hindustan Times  

The portals of the Kedarnath Dham will be opened for all devotees on April 25, officials said on Wednesday. Kedarnath Dham to open for Hindu devotees on April 25, helicopter ride available The yatra is set to start on April 25. In view of the upcoming Chardham Yatra, a total of 6.34 lakh devotees have registered, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council …

Uttarakhand's Gangotri temple covered in a thick blanket of snow. Watch video
1 year, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand's Gangotri temple covered in a thick blanket of snow. Watch video

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand's Gangotri temple, known as the highest temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, is now covered with a fresh thick layer of snow. In a video shared by the news agency ANI, the temple along the river Bhagirathi is seen closed for the winter break and covered with snow. The holy river Bhagirathi, one of Ganga's two head-streams, flows alongside Gangotri …

Badrinath highway develops cracks amid Joshimath crisis
1 year, 11 months ago

Badrinath highway develops cracks amid Joshimath crisis

Hindustan Times  

Cracks measuring one-to-two metres have developed on the Badrinath national highway in Joshimath, where expanding fissures in hundreds of residential and commercial buildings amid land subsidence have triggered panic and forced the relocation of hundreds of families. District authorities, however, said the cracks aren’t “a cause of concern” and will be repaired before the annual pilgrimage to Badrinath, which usually …

Badrinath Dham covered in heavy snow | In pics
1 year, 11 months ago

Badrinath Dham covered in heavy snow | In pics

Hindustan Times  

One of India's most popular pilgrimage destinations, Badrinath Dham in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district was wrapped in a thick blanket of snow after the region received snowfall on Saturday. Located in Garhwal hill tracks in Chamoli district along the banks of Alaknanda River, Badrinath temple is one of the four ancient pilgrimage sites of India – called the 'Char Dham' – …

Fresh snowfall on peaks of Kedarnath, rainfall to continue in Rudraprayag, nearby areas | Watch
2 years, 2 months ago

Fresh snowfall on peaks of Kedarnath, rainfall to continue in Rudraprayag, nearby areas | Watch

India Today  

Kedarnath peaks received fresh snowfall on Sunday as the rainfall continued in Rudraprayag and nearby areas. As per the reports, Kedarnath Dham has been receiving light to moderate rainfall since yesterday. The India Meteorological Department has predicted an overcast sky with the possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms in Kedarnath, with the minimum temperature hovering around -4 degrees Celsius on …

Uttarakhand: Avalanche occurs near Kedarnath Temple, no damage reported
2 years, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand: Avalanche occurs near Kedarnath Temple, no damage reported

Firstpost  

As per the information, the giant glacier behind the Kedarnath was broken for the second time since the last month and appeared like a watershed from distance Rudraprayag: An avalanche occurred behind the Kedarnath Dham in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand on Saturday but no damage was caused to the temple, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee President informed. “An avalanche occurred …

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Heavy rains in high mountains trigger flood scare; pilgrims moved to safer places
2 years, 4 months ago

Amarnath Yatra 2022: Heavy rains in high mountains trigger flood scare; pilgrims moved to safer places

India TV News  

Highlights Heavy rainfall took place in high mountains near Amarnath cave shrine Rains triggered a flood scare but situation got under control Amarnath yatra pilgrims were moved to safer places Amarnath Yatra 2022: Heavy rains in the high mountains around the Holy Cave during Amarnath Yatra 2022 triggered a flood scare in the water body and surrounding springs. Image Source …

Amarnath Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain Shortly After Resumption
2 years, 5 months ago

Amarnath Yatra Halted Due to Heavy Rain Shortly After Resumption

News 18  

The Amarnath Yatra was suspended again shortly after resumption on Monday due to heavy rainfall at Panjtarni and near the holy cave. A fresh batch of pilgrims left for Kashmir valley from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp of Jammu at 5 am on Monday. CRPF and other personnel have guided us to move ahead safely," said the pilgrims pic.twitter.com/snekaI6JXB— ANI …

Devotees throng Kedarnath shrine despite IMD's heavy rainfall warning | Video
2 years, 5 months ago

Devotees throng Kedarnath shrine despite IMD's heavy rainfall warning | Video

Hindustan Times  

A large number of devotees arrived in Kedarnath in Uttarakhand on Monday despite the weather department's yellow alert warning, forecasting heavy rainfall in the region. A day ago, the Meteorological Department of Uttarakhand sounded a yellow alert in the state, stating heavy rainfall is likely till Wednesday. "There may be heavy rain in other areas of Kumaon division, including Bageshwar, …

Four More Pilgrims Die in Kedarnath; Death Toll Climbs to 41
2 years, 6 months ago

Four More Pilgrims Die in Kedarnath; Death Toll Climbs to 41

News 18  

The death toll of pilgrims coming on Char Dham yatra’ continues to rise as four more people succumbed to the inhospitable climate of Kedarnath on Thursday. With these deaths, the number of pilgrims dying in Kedarnath in the ongoing pilgrimage season rose to 41. If 13 deaths reported from Badrinath and 24 deaths reported from Yamunotri and Gangotri till Wednesday …

Sudden rush of pilgrims in Kedarnath demands better tourism management
2 years, 6 months ago

Sudden rush of pilgrims in Kedarnath demands better tourism management

Firstpost  

After a day’s break, the pilgrimage to Kedarnath resumed again on Wednesday. The annual Char Dham Yatra to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is on its peak in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has made an appeal to pilgrims to suspend their trip to Kedarnath for a brief period due to bad weather. He avers, “If 50 lakh …

Snowfall, Rain Disrupt Char Dham Yatra, Pilgrims Stopped on Way to Kedarnath, Yamunotri
2 years, 7 months ago

Snowfall, Rain Disrupt Char Dham Yatra, Pilgrims Stopped on Way to Kedarnath, Yamunotri

News 18  

Snowfall and rain hit the Char Dham Yatra on Tuesday with thousands of pilgrims halted en route to Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in the Garhwal Himalayas as a precautionary measure. Pilgrims going to Yamunotri were also halted in Janakichatti, the last stopover on way to the famous shrine, as the weather turned worse in the afternoon. Pilgrims halted on way …

Twitter Fumes as Kedarnath Turns Garbage Dump For Char Dham Pilgrims
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter Fumes as Kedarnath Turns Garbage Dump For Char Dham Pilgrims

News 18  

Uttarakhand’s Chard Dham Yatra has turned the path to Kedarnath into a mounting pile of garbage. As per media reports, over eight lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham yatra in Uttarakhand this year. https://t.co/rdU6K0Oy41— Neeraj Kapri May 22, 2022 Sadly, we have not learnt anything from the 2013 fiasco. https://t.co/b8Whf9mk30— Megha May 22, 2022 This makes me so so …

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath Turns into Vast Garbage Dump; Experts Warn of Ecological Damage
2 years, 7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath Turns into Vast Garbage Dump; Experts Warn of Ecological Damage

News 18  

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand which has reopened to pilgrims after a two-year hiatus has come under serious scrutiny after huge heaps of waste were seen littered on the sacred route. Uttarakhand | Heaps of plastic waste & garbage pile up on the stretch leading to Kedarnath as devotees throng for Char Dham Yatra pic.twitter.com/l6th87mxD9— ANI UP/Uttarakhand May 22, …

Three dead, Char Dham Yatra halted temporarily as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand
3 years, 2 months ago

Three dead, Char Dham Yatra halted temporarily as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand

Firstpost  

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has visited the state disaster control room to take stock of things and has urged Kedarnath and Badrinath-bound pilgrims not to proceed on their journey till the weather clears Dehradun: Three labourers from Nepal died and two were injured with incessant rains lashing Uttarakhand for the second consecutive day on Monday as the authorities advised …

Three dead as incessant rains lash Uttarakhand; Chardham yatra halted temporarily
3 years, 2 months ago

Three dead as incessant rains lash Uttarakhand; Chardham yatra halted temporarily

India Today  

Three labourers from Nepal died and two more were injured as incessant rains lashed Uttarakhand for the second consecutive day on Monday, prompting the authorities to advise Chardham pilgrims not to proceed to the Himalayan temples till the weather improves. The labourers were staying in a tent at Samkhal near Lansdowne in Pauri district when rubble flowing down from a …

Badrinath yatra halted as IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand in next two days
3 years, 2 months ago

Badrinath yatra halted as IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand in next two days

India Today  

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rain in all the 13 districts of Uttarakhand for October 17, 18 and 19. In view of the situation, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the police, State Disaster Response Force and all the district magistrates to stay on alert for the next two …

Char Dham shrines, hilly areas of Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall
3 years, 11 months ago

Char Dham shrines, hilly areas of Uttarakhand receive fresh snowfall

Hindustan Times  

With a fresh spell of snowfall, the Char Dham shrines and hilly areas of Uttarakhand were covered in a white blanket of snow on Tuesday. The Badrinath shrine in Chamoli district witnessed snowfall for almost the entire day on Tuesday with over one feet of snow being accumulated by evening. The India Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert predicting …

Uttarakhand: Badrinath shrine closes for winter
4 years, 1 month ago

Uttarakhand: Badrinath shrine closes for winter

Hindustan Times  

The Badrinath shrine in Uttrakhand’s Chamoli district closed for the winter on Thursday following traditional rituals as chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat extended his best wishes to the devotees on the successful conduct of the Char Dham Yatra this year. Ravinath Raman, chief executive officer of Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board, said this year over 145,000 pilgrims visited Lord Badarvishal …

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