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Char Dham Yatra sees record crowds amid monsoon flooding

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The 2026 Char Dham Yatra has reached a significant milestone, with over 45 lakh devotees visiting the four shrines within continues to see record-breaking attendance despite severe monsoon disruptions. By the first 94 days 125th day of the season. This represents season, over 4.8 million pilgrims had visited the four shrines, an increase of approximately 3.52 lakh pilgrims 522,634 devotees compared to the same period last year. Badrinath recorded the highest footfall at over 15.27 lakh, followed by Kedarnath with approximately 14.11 lakh, while Gangotri and Yamunotri received 7.03 lakh specifically set a new record with more than 668,000 visitors. Heavy rainfall has caused significant logistical and 6.47 lakh visitors, respectively. Despite this surge in religious tourism, monsoon rains continue to cause severe disruptions safety challenges across Uttarakhand and northern India. By early August, the Ganga at Rishikesh rose above its warning mark, and Uttarakhand. In Rudraprayag, rising river levels, including the Alaknanda Punan Gadhera, prompted authorities to issue alerts and Bhagirathi rivers swelled. prohibit trekking on certain routes. Landslides have severely impacted transportation, blocking National Highway 5 in Nigalusri and debris blocked 132 roads—including four national highways—cutting off approximately 40 villages. Broadening closing the impact of Badrinath National Highway and the monsoon, Narayanbagh–Karnprayag main road due to debris in Helang. While crews work to clear roads, ongoing rain and rock-fall risks persist. Beyond Uttarakhand, the monsoon has caused widespread disruption across South Asia. The India Meteorological Department warned of issued alerts for 16 states, with heavy rainfall across 16 states. In Delhi, the first week of August was the wettest since 2011, leading to severe water-logging and traffic congestion. Precautionary school closures high winds reported in regions including Delhi-NCR, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam. In Nepal, authorities have been implemented forecasted heavy rain in several mountainous and hilly regions, including parts raising risks of Odisha floods and Rajasthan, as authorities manage debris flows. Despite these hazards, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated the ongoing pilgrimage is continuing smoothly. Disaster Management Departments in Rudraprayag, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi remain on constant alert, with officials regulating travel during periods of deteriorating weather alerts. to ensure devotee security.

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  1. 2026-08-22 14:08 UTC Char Dham Yatra sees record crowds amid monsoon flooding
  2. 2026-08-08 15:31 UTC Char Dham Yatra sees record crowds amid monsoon flooding
  3. 2026-08-07 15:56 UTC Char Dham pilgrimage hit by floods, landslides, river surges
  4. 2026-08-06 07:22 UTC Char Dham pilgrimage faces floods, landslides, record crowds
  5. 2026-07-31 19:27 UTC Char Dham pilgrimage suspended amid Uttarakhand floods
  6. 2026-07-29 21:17 UTC Char Dham pilgrimage suspended as Uttarakhand floods intensi
  7. 2026-07-28 15:31 UTC Char Dham pilgrimage suspended as Uttarakhand floods intensi
  8. 2026-07-28 12:18 UTC Char Dham pilgrimage suspended amid monsoon floods

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