Overview

• The pilgrimage restarted on October 8 with routes reopened for devotees after a precautionary halt tied to an IMD heavy rainfall alert.
• Authorities said the pause covered October 5 to 7 due to forecasts of rain, thunderstorms and landslide risk in the Trikuta Hills.
• The Shrine Board announced all registration counters are operational from 6:00 a.m. and urged pilgrims to rely on official updates.
• Officials reported cleared tracks and safety measures in place, and pilgrims are being allowed to proceed toward the Bhawan.
• Recent floods damaged parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with disruptions noted on the Ardhkuwari stretch and impacts reported in Kishtwar, Kathua and Doda.