From May 16 to 20, forecast of strong rain with lightning, wind has been issued by the Meteorological Department for Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh districts. District Magistrate Mayur Dixit said that keeping in mind the weather forecast, vigilance is being taken regarding Kedarnath Yatra. The pilgrims coming to the Dham have been asked to travel with utmost caution.
They have been asked to take shelter in the halts and safe places as soon as it rains. He has directed NDRF, SDRF and police force to be on alert mode along with departmental officers related to the yatra and told that the operation of the yatra would be planned if the Rudraprayag-Gaurikund highway is disrupted due to rain and other reasons.
Published Date: May 18, 2022