Adverse Weather Forecast: Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended from July 19

SRINAGAR, JULY 18: In view of inclement weather forecast issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shri AmarnathjiYatra shall remain temporarily suspended fromboth the Pahalgam and Baltal routeswith effect from 19.07.2026 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the pilgrims.
“In view of the forecast of inclement weather over the next few days and considering the safety and well-being of the pilgrims, Shri Amarnathji Yatra shall remain temporarily suspended fromboth Pahalgam and Baltal routes with effect from 19.07.2026. Accordingly, no onward movement of pilgrimswill be permitted from the Baltal and Nunwan/ Chandanwari base camp from 19.07.2026. Updates regarding the resumption of Yatra shall be issued in due course of timeafter ensuring route safety and comprehensive assessment of the weather conditions”, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg said.
So far, over 3.7 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine during the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra.