Pilgrimages to shrines in J&K stay suspended for 3rd day amid hostile weather

Pilgrimages to Shri Amarnath, Mata Vaishnodevi, Shiv Khori, and Sarthal Devi shrines in Jammu & Kashmir suspended for third consecutive day due to heavy rainfall and hostile weather.

Pilgrims advised to stay at base camps and lodging centres; schools closed until July 22.

Heavy rains caused mudslides along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), forcing traffic diversion.

Flood advisory issued for vulnerable areas in Rajouri; search and rescue operations continue in Surankote, Poonch, with NDRF coordination.

Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma urged CM Omar Abdullah to suspend political activities and focus on relief for rain-affected areas.