Vaishno Devi Yatra halted again due to heavy rains, pilgrimage was to resume on September 14 News24 –
The commencement of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra, which was scheduled for September 14, has been postponed until further notice. The decision has been taken due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, which could affect the safety of pilgrims. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board announced the postponement on Saturday, September 13, and has advised devotees to stay updated through official communication channels. The pilgrimage to the holy shrine was suspended for 14 days in a row due to adverse weather conditions and multiple landslides in the region.
Due to incessant rain at Bhawan & the track, commencement of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra scheduled from 14th September stands postponed till further order. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board https://t.co/cpIWLWdaby pic.twitter.com/9yIXVX95E0
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2025
Earlier on Friday, September 12, the shrine board had announced that the yatra will resume from September 14. The pilgrimage had faced temporary suspension due to inclement weather conditions and essential maintenance of the track.
“Following a temporary suspension necessitated by inclement weather conditions and essential maintenance of the track, the Yatra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shall resume from September 14 (Sunday), subject to favourable weather conditions,” Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board stated earlier.
Authorities had cited safety concerns as continuous rainfall triggered landslides and blocked tracks leading to the shrine, making movement risky for devotees. Notably, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended after a landslide on August 26, killed 34 people and injured several.