Dehradun, July 5 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Pithoragarh, 2 Jul: In view of continuous heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions in the hill districts, the Pithoragarh district administration has imposed a temporary halt on the Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra. Prioritising the safety of travellers and vehicles, the administration has also suspended the issue of Inner Line Permits with immediate effect until further orders.

The official order states that, with the onset of the monsoon, incessant rains have triggered landslides, road blockages and other risks in the mountainous regions, making travel unsafe in the area. The administration has appealed to pilgrims to defer their plans until the weather improves and fresh instructions are is...