Water rafting on the Chenab River in Reasi resumed after a long suspension of almost six months on Monday.

River rafting was halted due to adverse weather conditions in the region, as continuous rainfall had increased the water level of the river, causing a flood-like situation.

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One of the locals who is also associated with the rafting industry highlighted the impact of the halt on the people and said, “The biggest impact of the Pahalgam attack and weather conditions was on the tourist industry. Our occupation is tourist-based, but due to bad weather, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was halted, and our maximum clients are those taking this yatra. So when the yatra halted, our clients stopped coming as well. It was also important for safety, but the suspension time was very long. Ho

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