A yellow alert for severe weather has prompted the Kedarnath Yatra authorities to implement strict safety measures. Strong winds, lightning, and thunderstorms are expected, leading to the regulation of pilgrim movement and grounding of helicopter services. The Dehradun Police has also prepared a traffic diversion plan in anticipation of increased visitor numbers over the weekend.

• 01The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for strong winds and thunderstorms affecting the Kedarnath Yatra.
• 02District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar emphasized the unpredictability of weather conditions, with alerts issued every two hours.
• 03Pilgrims are being stopped along the route during adverse weather and allowed to proceed only when conditions improve.
• 04The Dehradun Police has implemented a traffic management plan to handle increased visitor traffic expected over the weekend.
• 05130 police personnel and drone teams have been deployed to manage traffic and monitor key routes.

The yellow alert and traffic management plan will affect pilgrims and tourists traveling to Kedarnath and surrounding areas, ensuring their safety during adverse weather.