Due to ongoing poor weather and safety concerns in the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra is still on hold for the ninth day in a row on Wednesday.
Heavy rains over the past week have caused landslides, flash floods, and disruption of essential routes leading to the shrine.
Authorities have maintained that the yatra will only resume once the weather improves and all routes are declared safe for pilgrims. District administration and Shrine Board officials are closely monitoring the situation, while rescue and restoration teams remain on high alert.
The base camp at Katra wears a deserted look, with several devotees still waiting in the hope of resuming their pilgrimage.
