India, July 17 -- The Kedarnath Yatra resumed on Friday afternoon after remaining suspended for over five hours due to a rain-triggered landslide and boulder fall that blocked the trekking route near the Chirbasa helipad in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district. While pilgrims on foot were allowed to proceed after the route was cleared, mule and horse services remained suspended as authorities continued restoration work amid fresh rainfall warnings.

The incident occurred at around 6.30 am after continuous overnight rainfall loosened the slopes, sending massive boulders crashing onto the pedestrian trail leading to Kedarnath. The trekking route was reopened for foot pilgrims at around 1 pm after debris and boulders were removed.

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