Kullu: With Christmas and New Year celebrations round the corner, the tourism sector is blossoming in Himachal Pradesh with a huge surge in tourists. Especially Manali, Solang Nala, and the Lahaul-Spiti region are witnessing a noticeable increase in the tourist footfall. But the recent snowfall has posed challenges for the people as well as the local administration.
Tourists Stranded in Snowy Valley Rescued Safely
On Sunday, heavy snowfall in Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley in Kullu district left over 1,000 tourist vehicles stranded in the area. Swinging into action, the Lahaul police launched a rescue operation and ensured that all vehicles were safely brought back to Manali through the Atal Tunnel.
Manali DSP KD Sharma said, "As snowfall intensified, movement of vehicles was halted and efforts to rescue stranded tourists began promptly. With roads getting slippery and vehicles skidding, the police worked tirelessly, laying soil and sand to increase grip on the snowy paths. By 2AM, all vehicles were successfully evacuated, although some had slipped off the path and required additional assistance."
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