A senior official informed that under the safety measures, pilots operating in the Himalayan region will get specialised training under the new set of rules introduced by DGCA. Char Dham Yatra 2023: DGCA Issues Stringent Guidelines for Chopper Pilots to Prevent Helicopter Crashes in Himalayas.
The Yatra route towards Kedarnath Dham has been closed after a fragment of a glacier broke at Bhairon in the afternoon, an official said on Thursday. "Due to the breaking of the glacier again at Bhairon Glacier at 2:25 pm, the Yatra route has been completely closed for movement," an official said. Char Dham Yatra 2023: Route Towards Kedarnath Dham Temporarily Closed After Fragment of Bhairav Glacier Breaks Off.
"There has been continuous snowfall in Kedarnath Dham since this morning. Please be careful in view of the weather and start the journey according to the weather forecast. Dial 112 for emergency assistance," Uttarakhand Police said. Char Dham Yatra 2023: Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Advises Devotees to Take Weather Update Before Heading for Yatra.