Amarnath Yatra Suspended Amid Heavy Rain Forecast and Decrease in Pilgrim Numbers

The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended due to forecasts of heavy rainfall and a drop in the number of pilgrims. Officials have halted new groups from departing towards the Kashmir Valley and are monitoring the situation closely. With over 475,000 devotees having visited the cave since the journey began, the pilgrimage is scheduled to conclude on August 28. Weather advisories warn of potential flash floods and landslides, prompting caution among travelers.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 8, 2026, 10:50 IST

Amarnath Yatra Suspension Announced

On August 8, the Amarnath Yatra was put on hold due to adverse weather conditions, predictions of heavy rainfall in the coming days, and a decline in the number of pilgrims, as reported by officials. They indicated that no new groups were allowed to depart from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp towards the Kashmir Valley on Saturday morning.

Monitoring the Situation

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation. They stated that the movement of pilgrims will be evaluated based on weather conditions and the status of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Since the journey commenced on July 3, over 475,000 devotees have visited the Amarnath cave.

Weather Warnings and Travel Updates

The pilgrimage is set to conclude on August 28. According to advisories from the local meteorological department, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in various parts of the Jammu region until August 11, along with risks of flash floods and landslides. Despite light to moderate rain early Saturday, traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway continued to flow smoothly.