Due to sudden and unexpected heavy snowfall, approximately 175 vehicles with more than 500 tourists got stranded at Natu La of East Sikkim on 21st February 2024. Troops of Trishakti Corps braving sub-zero temperatures rushed to rescue and provide assistance to the stranded tourists.
Prompt Medicare, hot refreshments, meals and safe transportation were rendered in a timely manner to assist the tourists in reaching safety. TriShakti Corps, Indian Army while guarding the borders in Sikkim, has been always prepared to assist the Civil Administration and people.
Earlier on 20th February 2024, in Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, CRPF jawans lent a helping hand to vehicles stranded due to heavy snowfall. The region was hit by showers and snowfall, resulting in many roads, including the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, being blocked due to precipitation-triggered landslides.
The highway was obstructed at several locations in the Ramban district. Due to the inclement weather leading to landslides and rockfalls along NH-44, the road was closed at Dalwas, Mehad-Cafeteria, Ramban, Chamlwas and Gangroo.
