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According to the Meteorological Department, light rains are expected in parts of Jammu and Kashmir till September 19. The region is likely to see dry weather conditions from September 20-23, the weather office said.

Meanwhile, the much-awaited Vaishno Devi Yatra has been resumed from today, September 17, after a 22-day halt, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said.

Also Read: Heavy rains in J&K cause deadly landslide on Vaishno Devi route; 58 trains cancelled

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Writing on X (earlier Twitter), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said, "Jai Mata Di! Vaishno Devi Yatra shall resume from September 17, 2025 (Wednesday) subject to favorable weather conditions. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels. For bookings, please visit http://maavaishnodevi.org @OfficeOfLGJandK @diprjk."Jai Mata Di Vaishno Devi Yatra shall resume from September 17, 2025 (Wednesday) subject to favorable weather conditions. Devotees are requested to stay updated through official communication channels. For bookings please visit https://t.co/cdRLtcFYSM @OfficeOfLGJandK @diprjk

— Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (@OfficialSMVDSB) September 16, 2025

Also Read: Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended in Jammu

Due to persistent rain and repeated landslides along the route, the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra had been halted for 22 days. The suspension follows a massive landslide on August 26 near Adhkuwari that killed 34 pilgrims and injured several others. Authorities said restoration work is underway, but the yatra will resume only when conditions are safe. 

On Wednesday morning, hundreds of devotees gathered at the Banganga Darshani gate, the starting point of the Yatra, expressing joy and relief at the resumption of the pilgrimage.

SMVDSB officials said the yatra began at 6 AM from both routes leading to the hilltop shrine. 

Due to the upcoming Navratri starting from September 22 till October 1, a large number of devotees are expected to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the coming days.

Also Read: Mata Vaishno Devi base camp records highest rainfall in Jammu region; yatra remains suspended for 9th consecutive day

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