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Manali Snowstorm: 1,000 Vehicles Stranded Between Solang & Atal Tunnel; 700 Tourists Relocated To Safe Locations

The Himachal Pradesh Police launched a large-scale rescue operation and relocated 700 tourists after the snowstorm in Manali.

by Tashika Tyagi
Manali Snowstorm: 1,000 Vehicles Stranded Between Solang & Atal Tunnel; 700 Tourists Relocated To Safe Locations

Witnessing snowfall in Himachal Pradesh is something we all want to experience once in a lifetime. However, when the weather takes an unexpected turn, this experience can be very harrowing. On Monday, heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali left more than 1000 vehicles stranded between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang. After almost 12 hours of rescue operations, almost 700 tourists were safely evacuated. Efforts to free the remaining vehicles are underway.

Manali Snowstorm Leaves 1,000 Vehicles Stranded

snowstorm Manali
Image Courtesy: X/@GoHimachal_

Thousands of tourists heading to enjoy the snowy weather of Manali were left stranded on their way on Monday. A fresh spell of heavy snowfall turned what would have been picturesque landscapes into hours-long traffic jams. According to The Economic Times, about 1000 vehicles were struck between Solang and Atal Tunnel and this caused significant disruption and a logistical challenge for the authorities.

The heavy influx of tourists for Christmas and New Year celebrations in Manali has worsened the traffic situation. Many visuals surfacing online show long queues of cars standing on snow-covered roads as people wait for the traffic to move in freezing conditions.

Meanwhile, tourists were seen enjoying the fresh snowfall in Shimla. Draped in a white sheet of snow, the region received the second spell of snowfall on Monday. As per reports, many tourists even extended their stays to enjoy the snow and the charm of the famous tourist destination.

Also Read: IMD Issues Orange Alert For Hamirpur, Mandi, And More As Heavy Snowfall Hits Himachal Pradesh

700+ Tourists Evacuated & Relocated

snowstorm Manali
Image Courtesy: Canva (representative image)

According to The Economic Times, around 700 tourists have been successfully evacuated from the snarling traffic caused by the snowstorm in Manali. After almost a 12-hour rescue operation by the Himachal Pradesh Police, these vehicles were relocated to safe locations.

Police personnel were seen helping the tourists navigate the challenging conditions. Efforts to rescue the remaining vehicle from the snowstorm-hit Manali road are currently underway. Meanwhile, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is clearing snow to restore road access.

Also Read: Shimla Receives This Winter Season’s First Snowfall; Tourists Excited To Witness Nature’s Snowy Bounty

We hope that the police and authorities are able to clear out the remaining traffic jams soon. Have you ever been stuck in traffic like this? Let us know in the comments.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/@swati8saini & Canva (representative image)

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First Published: December 24, 2024 1:42 PM