Chardham Yatra Temporarily Halted Due To Bad Weather: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday announced that the Chardham Yatra has been temporarily suspended owing to persistent inclement weather conditions along the pilgrimage route. The decision, he said, was taken to ensure the safety and well-being of all pilgrims.

Speaking to reporters in Haridwar, CM Dhami stated, "In view of the current weather, the Chardham Yatra has been put on hold for now. Going forward, we will resume the yatra only when weather conditions are favorable."

He emphasized that pilgrim safety remains the top priority for the state government. "We will resume the yatra only when it is safe to do so. All district administrations, disaster response teams, the NDRF, and the SDRF are fully alert and prepared," he added.

The Chief Minister assured that authorities are closely monitoring the situation and any decision to resume the pilgrimage will be made with full consideration of weather forecasts and safety protocols.