Srinagar, July 25: In view of the repair and maintenance works necessitated by recent rainfall, the Amarnath Yatra will continue through the Baltal axis, while the Pahalgam axis will remain temporarily closed for pilgrimage.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said the recent rains have caused conditions requiring urgent repair and restoration works along the Pahalgam route.
“To ensure the uninterrupted continuation of the Yatra, comprehensive arrangements have been made on the Baltal axis for the safe and smooth movement of pilgrims,” he said.
Garg said due to the recent rains, urgent repair and maintenance works are required to be carried out on the Pahalgam Axis of Amarnath Yatra.
He said the Yatra shall continue through the Baltal Axis, for which adequate arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage.
As of today, more than 3.95 lakh pilgrims have undertaken darshan at the Amarnath Cave Shrine during this year's Yatra, reflecting the successful and peaceful conduct of the pilgrimage.