India, July 28 -- The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for two days as landslides triggered by heavy rainfall blocked pilgrimage routes at multiple locations in Uttarakhand, prompting authorities to halt the pilgrimage as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of devotees.

According to the Garhwal commissioner, the pilgrimage to Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri will remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday. The decision was taken in view of adverse weather conditions, blocked routes and the possibility of fresh landslides along the pilgrimage corridors.

Officials said the yatra will resume only after weather conditions improve and the routes are declared safe for pilgrims. The administration has urged devotees to pr...