Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra stopped  due to heavy rains, snowfall

Kedarnath Yatra has been temporarily halted after continuous rain since Monday

An orange alert for rainfall has also been issued by the weather department

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Kedarnath Yatra stopped at Sonprayag due to heavy rains, snowfall.

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Devotees on foot have been asked to return to their hotels

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Heli services are also closed for now

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Chardham yatra began with the opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri portals for devotees on May 3

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The Rudraprayag district administration appealed to pilgrims to stay put at their respective stations till the weather improves

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