Heavy monsoon showers across India have once again highlighted the vulnerability of major pilgrimage routes and urban cities to extreme weather events. On Thursday, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended after a landslip near the revered shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving thousands of devotees stranded and waiting for resumption of the pilgrimage. At the same time, Hyderabad city was battered by overnight heavy rain, resulting in waterlogging, traffic snarls, and advisories for IT companies to stagger work timings to ease congestion.

Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended after landslip

Authorities confirmed that the pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine had to be halted after a landslip triggered by heavy rainfall blocked key pathways leading to the temple. While no casualties were reported, the incident has raised serious safety concerns for devotees.

Rescue teams and shrine authorities are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris, but pilgrims have been advised to wait until the route is declared safe. The suspension has caused distress among devotees who had travelled long distances for the darshan, yet officials emphasised that safety remains the top priority.

Officials said that restoration work is underway and the yatra will resume once conditions stabilise. In the meantime, shelter arrangements and facilities have been provided for stranded pilgrims.

Hyderabad reeling under heavy rain impact

While Jammu and Kashmir battled landslips, Hyderabad woke up to chaos after torrential overnight rains caused severe waterlogging across major roads and IT corridors. Traffic in several key junctions was paralysed as drains overflowed and underpasses filled with water.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued alerts and deployed emergency teams to pump out water from critical stretches. Public transport services including buses faced delays, while commuters struggled with long traffic jams throughout the morning hours.

Residents reported power outages in some localities, while low-lying areas saw water entering homes, creating further hardship.

Advisory to IT companies

Recognising the impact of waterlogging in the city’s HITEC City and Gachibowli IT corridors, authorities issued an advisory to IT companies to stagger work timings for employees. The move is expected to reduce peak-hour congestion and allow municipal workers to carry out clearance and drainage work.

Several IT firms have reportedly shifted to work-from-home arrangements for the day, ensuring that employee safety is not compromised. The advisory is likely to remain in force until weather conditions improve.

Wider impact of monsoon disruptions

The incidents in Vaishno Devi and Hyderabad reflect the larger challenges posed by intense monsoon activity across India. Pilgrimage centres, infrastructure-heavy cities, and industries are increasingly vulnerable to landslides, floods, and urban waterlogging during peak rainfall.

Experts warn that such disruptions not only affect religious tourism and urban life but also result in economic losses, productivity declines, and strain on civic resources.

The government has called for stronger disaster preparedness, better drainage planning, and improved monitoring systems to tackle the secondary and tertiary impacts of heavy rainfall events.

Conclusion

The suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra and the disruption in Hyderabad’s IT hub serve as stark reminders of how extreme weather can impact both spiritual and economic life in India.

While rescue operations and municipal responses are underway, the incidents highlight the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure, efficient disaster management, and proactive advisories to protect lives and minimise damage.

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