The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed on Saturday from Jammu, reopening movement on the Batal route after a six-day halt linked to rain-related disruption. The suspension had paused the pilgrimage as bad weather affected travel conditions and route access.
With the yatra restarting, a fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to leave from Jammu. The resumption is a key step for devotees waiting for the journey to continue after days of uncertainty caused by the weather.
The Amarnath Yatra is one of India’s major annual pilgrimages, and weather often plays a major role in route planning and safety arrangements. Heavy rain can affect road movement, camp operations and the overall schedule for pilgrims heading toward the shrine.
Officials are expected to keep monitoring conditions as the pilgrimage continues. For now, the reopening of the route offers relief to pilgrims and marks the return of the yatra after the rain-forced pause.
