Uttarakhand: Heavy rains, landslides force government to stop Char Dham Yatra. News – Times of India Videos

In view of the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department regarding heavy rains, the Uttarakhand government has stopped the Char Dham Yatra. Pilgrims have been advised not to proceed further. Pilgrims going to Kedarnath have been asked to stay at Guptkashi and Gaurikund and those going to Badrinath have been asked to stay at Joshimath and Pandukeshwar till the weather improves. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rains in Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh for the next two days. The government has banned trekking, mountaineering and camping activities. Most educational institutions across the state will remain closed as a precautionary measure in view of heavy rain warnings.