The Yatra was scheduled to resume today, but due to incessant rain at Bhawan and the track, the commencement of the Vaishno Devi Yatra stands postponed till further orders.
The pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi was suspended for 14 days in a row due to adverse weather conditions and multiple landslides in the region.
Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra continued to remain suspended for the 12th consecutive day on Saturday due to persistent adverse weather conditions and incidents of landslides along the pilgrimage route.
Speaking to reporters in Shimla on Tuesday, CM Sukhu said the district administration has been directed to make all necessary arrangements for the air evacuation of pilgrims affected by adverse weather and road disruptions.
Due to heavy rainfall, landslides, cloudbursts, and other adverse weather-related conditions affecting various parts of Himachal Pradesh, the documentation schedule for the HP Police Recruitment 2024 has been rescheduled. The original schedule, set for September 8 and 9, 2025, at Police Line
India's economy is expected to expand by around 6.5 per cent in FY26, reflecting steady domestic momentum, said the Bank of Baroda, noting that the escalating concerns over ongoing tariff negotiations pose a downside risk, with potential adverse effects on the external sector.
The Jammu and Kashmir region is currently experiencing adverse weather conditions, characterised by heavy rainfall and landslides, which have significantly disrupted daily life for the local population.
Two flights bound for Shivamogga in Karnataka were diverted to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions at Shivamogga Airport (RQY).
Air India issued a travel advisory on Wednesday due to adverse weather conditions, which caused the closure of Leh Airport's runway and resulted in flight cancellations on August 27.
Due to the adverse weather conditions in Leh on Tuesday, the Delhi Airport has issued a passenger advisory stating that flight operations to the destination have been affected.
The IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Guwahati carrying Assam Chief Minister, which was diverted to Agartala on Sunday after bad weather prevented it from landing in Guwahati, finally departed from Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport after the weather became favourable for flying.