Kedarnath Yatra Briefly Suspended Due To Heavy Rains In Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Yatra has been halted due to heavy rains from Sonprayag onwards in Uttarakhand to ensure the safety of devotees amid fears of adverse happenings, according to the Rudraprayag district government on July 9. According to Badri-Kedar Temple Committee, at least 7 lakh 27 thousand people have visited Kedarnath since it began on May 6. On July 10 and 13, the India Meteorological Department forecasted sporadic heavy rains over Uttarakhand.