Vaishno Devi Yatra postponed as heavy rains lash Bhawan, track: Shrine Board

Jammu, Sep 13: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Friday said that the yatra, scheduled to commence from September 14, has been postponed due to incessant rainfall at Bhawan and along the track.

In a post on X, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said: "Due to incessant rain at Bhawan & the track, commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled from 14th Sept stands postponed till further order".

"Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels," post further said.

It is pertinent to mention that the yatra had been temporarily suspended following a deadly landslide triggered by heavy rains on August 26. The incident, which occurred near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari, claimed 34 lives and left several others injured. It took place roughly halfway along the 12-kilometre trek from Katra to the shrine.