Dehradun, July 28 -- The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday in view of passenger safety, as pilgrimage routes have been blocked at several places due to landslides and a heavy rainfall alert.

The Garhwal Divisional Commissioner said the yatra will resume once weather conditions improve and the routes are cleared and declared safe for pilgrims.

The Kedarnath Highway has been blocked in the Munkatiya area after debris and rocks fell from a hillside following continuous rainfall. Road-clearing operations are underway on a war footing, with heavy machinery being used to remove the debris. The district administration is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safe movement of pilgrims.

The Yatra Control Room is...