Rescue of 100 tourists in 0 degree temperature in Kullu: Vehicle collided outside Atal Tunnel, Tourist was safely transported to Manali, fresh snowfall continues

In Himachal’s tribal district Lahaul Spiti, tourists stranded for the last 4 days have been rescued. Lahaul Police and BRO personnel had to sweat in zero temperature to rescue around 100 people trapped in Lahaul. Meanwhile, 7 vehicles, which were evacuated through the Aton Tunnel after the rescue, collided with each other due to slippery snow.

Vehicles collided with slippery snow outside Atal Tunnel.

The vehicles were badly damaged, but the occupants of them are safe. After this the police vehicle also got stuck in the middle. At present, tourists trapped in snowfall have been shifted to Manali. Snowfall is still continuing in the area. Now the icebergs have started falling from the mountains.

Tourists stranded amidst heavy snowfall.

Rescue in zero temperature

Police and BRO personnel cleared the snow from Belcha and pulled out the vehicles after the vehicles pulled out through the Aton Tunnel collided with each other. The tourists stranded amidst snowfall have been safely evacuated to Manali. SDM and DSP Lahul reached the spot. SDM Keylong Priya Nagta, DSP Lahaul Spiti rescued the tourists by staying on the spot. When the police and BRO personnel were engaged in evacuating tourists here, during that time the temperature here was zero. Despite this, it was successful in evacuating the tourists after hard work.

Tourists taking shelter in the Atal Tunnel. Those who were later taken to Manali safely.

iceberg begins to fall

After the snowfall from the past days, now the snowflakes have started falling from the hills of the valley. An iceberg has also fallen in Chandravali of the valley last day. However, no information has been received about the damage due to this yet. With the onset of the fall of icebergs, an atmosphere of fear has arisen among the people of the valley. It is worth noting that as soon as the weather becomes clear in the valley, the risk of falling of icebergs from the hills will increase further at many places here.

With the clearing of the weather, the risk of falling icebergs has also increased.

snowfall continues

The period of snowfall is continuing in Kullu district including Tribal district Lahaul Spiti. Incessant snowfall has started in the valley since Friday evening, while low-lying areas of Kullu district have been receiving rain, completely affecting normal life. While the local people are troubled by the heavy snowfall, there is a wave of happiness among the tourists. Tourists are seen playing fiercely amidst the snow.