SRINAGAR: The Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage has been suspended amid inclement weather in the Jammu region, officials said on Tuesday.
An official said that the intermittent heavy rainfall that continued for the third straight day today led to widespread damage in Jammu. The weather conditions, he said, also prompted the authorities to shut schools for two days.
Several roads have already been closed as precautionary measures, while reports of the washing away of bridges were also received.
He said for the safety of pilgrims and the public at large, the Yatra has also been suspended till weather conditions improve. (KNO)
