Kedarnath Yatra 2025: Resumes after three days, traveler dies after boulder falls on footpath
Kedarnath Yatra 2025 has started once again
The administration decided to resume the yatra from August 15, which was halted for three days due to heavy rains and landslides. However, a tragic accident happened on the very first day of the yatra, when a traveler from Maharashtra died after a boulder fell on the footpath.
Kedarnath Yatra 2025 remained closed for three days
Kedarnath Yatra 2025 was temporarily halted from August 12 to 14 after the Meteorological Department's alert. During this time, there were frequent incidents of landslides and stone falling between Gaurikund and Kedarnath Dham. Keeping in view the safety of the passengers, the administration decided to suspend the yatra.
After seeing the improvement in the situation on the morning of August 15, the administration allowed the journey from Sonprayag to Gaurikund and further towards Kedarnath Dham. During this time, about two thousand pilgrims left for Kedarnath Dham from Sonprayag.
Major accident on footpath
A huge boulder fell from the hill near Chhodi Gadhera on the Kedarnath footpath at around 10 am on Saturday. This stone fell directly on 38-year-old pilgrim Parmeshwar Bhim Rao Khawal, a resident of Aurangabad, Maharashtra. He died on the spot due to serious head injury.
The police and disaster management team immediately rescued the body and brought it to Gaurikund and sent it to the district hospital for post-mortem.
Strict monitoring by the administration
In view of the safety of the pilgrims, the administration and police are constantly monitoring sensitive places. Especially between Sonprayag and Gaurikund, additional security arrangements have been made.
Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said that due to continuous rain and the possibility of landslides, pilgrims have been advised to remain alert. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert of heavy rain and danger of floods in many parts of Uttarakhand.
Kedarnath Yatra 2025 Important Instructions for Travelers
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Be sure to check the weather before setting out on the journey.
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Follow the instructions of the administration and police.
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Be cautious while walking in hilly areas and avoid crowds.
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Stay at safe places in case of rain or landslides.
👉 Conclusion
Kedarnath Yatra 2025 has resumed after a three-day interruption. But it is very important for the travelers to keep in mind the weather challenge and safety threat. The administration has clearly stated that the safety of the travelers is the top priority and in case of any danger, the journey can be stopped again.