Chamba, Aug. 30 -- The annual Manimahesh Yatra in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district has been temporarily suspended due to continuous heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides, forcing authorities to prioritise the safety of thousands of devotees.

According to the Chamba district administration, the Manimahesh Yatra had to be suspended due to continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days. The authorities stated that the decision was made in light of multiple landslides and waterlogging along the route from Chamba to Bharmour, with the safety of pilgrims being given top priority.

Rajender Singh, a devotee from outside the district, expressed his disappointment after the suspension of the pilgrimage.

"All the pilgrims have been stop...