Heavy snowfall and extreme cold have hit East Sikkim.
Many people were stuck at popular tourist spots in the state's high-altitude areas.
The Indian Army says it has rescued more than 900 tourists and local residents.
The Army's Trishakti Corps led the rescue work.
Key points
- The Indian Army rescued more than 900 tourists and locals in East Sikkim.
- More than 300 stranded vehicles were moved, including about 250 tourist vehicles.
- Army teams gave medical aid, warm shelter and meals to those affected.
- The rescue came as heavy snow and cold weather disrupted roads.
Where were the stranded people?
The rescue covered several popular places.
These included Nathula, Baba Dham at Sherethang, and the Changu (Tsomgo) Lake area.
Army personnel helped visitors and residents reach safer locations.
They worked as the weather in these high-altitude areas became worse.
How did the Army help them?
Army teams did not only move people out. They also gave emergency medical help to those who needed it.
People were given warm shelter and meals.
Temporary accommodation was arranged at Army camps, to protect them from freezing temperatures.
- 1Moved people outArmy teams moved tourists and residents to safer locations as weather worsened.
- 2Emergency medical helpMedical aid was given to those who needed it.
- 3Warm shelter and mealsPeople were given warm shelter and meals.
- 4Temporary accommodationArmy camps arranged shelter to protect people from freezing temperatures.
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So why does this matter for travellers?
Heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures can cut road links.
That can leave tourists in danger, especially when they are far from help.
The Army says its work helped restore safer movement along the affected routes.
The operation also prevented more distress for travellers caught in the snow.
