Vaishno Devi Yatra Halted Amid Heavy Snowfall in Katra; Tourists Rejoice

• Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage was closed on Friday due to heavy snowfall in Katra.
• Shrine Board employees are urging pilgrims at Bhawan to complete their journey and return.
• Heavy snowfall has been observed across Jammu and Kashmir, including Baramulla, Srinagar, Reasi, Gulmarg, and Poonch.
• Locals express joy over the snowfall, anticipating an increase in tourism and improved livelihoods.
• Tourists are enjoying the snowfall, despite power outages in some areas, calling Kashmir 'heaven'.

Why It Matters: Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is halted due to heavy snowfall, while tourists and locals celebrate the weather.