'Why were yatris not stopped?': CM Omar Abdullah questions decision to continue Vaishno Devi yatra despite weather warnings; 41 dead as J&K reels under record rain
Thursday, 28 August 2025 () Following a deadly landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine that claimed 34 lives, former CM Omar Abdullah questioned why the pilgrimage wasn't halted despite weather warnings. Record rainfall caused widespread flooding and infrastructure damage across Jammu and Kashmir, prompting evacuations and disrupted communication. LG Manoj Sinha reviewed relief efforts, announcing compensation for victims and ordering essential services restoration.
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