Continuous monsoon rains have badly affected the Char Dham Yatra. Landslides, falling rocks, and blocked roads have left hundreds of pilgrims stuck on their way to Kedarnath and Badrinath. The Kedarnath route, especially the Sonprayag-Munkatiya section, was blocked for almost four hours . This happened because a large amount of debris fell and stopped movement on the road. SDRF, NDRF and DDRF have rescued 833 male and 436 female devotees on the Kedarnath route. According to the Rudraprayag district administration, efforts are on to restore the route.

Munkatiya- Situated Between Sonprayag And Gaurikund

The road to Kedarnath Dham was first blocked at 6:30 a.m. near Munkatiya, between Sonprayag and Gaurikund, because a large amount of rocks and debris fell from the hill. The National Highway team cleared the road by 8:30 a.m., but more debris fell later, so the police had to stop the yatra again for four hours. Landslides are still a danger near Kakra Gad and other open areas on the route.

Advisories Issued

District authorities have issued advisories urging devotees to avoid risky areas for photographs and selfies. They have been asked to stay alert during adverse weather. Member of the Badrinath-Kedarnath temple Committee, Dr. Vineet Posti, has requested pilgrims not to climb glaciers or take photographs while trekking. He reviewed the district’s disaster preparedness with local officials, monitoring the terrain and pilgrim movement via CCTV surveillance.

Authorities On High Alert

As the monsoon gets stronger, officials are on high alert and ready to evacuate people or manage blocked routes quickly. Pilgrims have been told to carefully follow official advice and not travel at night or through dangerous areas until things become safe. Rescue work and clearing of roads are still going on.