The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been suspended for 24 hours due to warnings of heavy rainfall. Officials have stated that pilgrims currently in Rishikesh are being held there, while those further along the route are being stopped at safe locations. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in several districts of the state. The Char Dham Yatra, which includes visits to the revered sites of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, draws thousands of devotees annually.

A tragic incident occurred at Saradhabali near the Gundicha Temple in Puri, where a stampede resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and left many others injured. The event took place on Sunday, and further details are awaited as authorities investigate the situation. The stampede highlights the dangers associated with large gatherings, especially during religious events.

A cloudburst in Baligarh, Uttarkashi district, has led to significant damage at an under-construction hotel site. Reports indicate that eight to nine workers are missing following the incident. The District Magistrate, Prashant Arya, confirmed the situation, and rescue operations are currently being conducted by teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local police. Efforts are ongoing to locate the missing workers and assess the extent of the damage.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan at 3:54 am IST on Sunday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the quake. The event highlights the seismic activity in the region, but the lack of harm is a relief to the local population.