Overview

• The Shrine Board halted the planned September 14 restart and said the pilgrimage will remain suspended till further orders.
• The India Meteorological Department has a yellow alert in place through September 19 with forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
• Police at Katra blocked a group of devotees who tried to push past security to proceed toward the shrine despite the suspension.
• Authorities are maintaining food, shelter, and medical support for stranded pilgrims, and the board plans to reintroduce wireless sets to strengthen communication along the track.
• A three-member committee appointed by the Lieutenant Governor is probing the August 26 landslide that killed 34 pilgrims and injured about 20.