SRINAGAR: Nine tourists, including women and children, were rescued after being stranded at the tourist resort of Doodpathri in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, following unexpected heavy snowfall in the area.
The sudden drop in temperature and accumulation of snow left the visitors unable to leave the resort. The Tourism Department, along with the Doodpathri Development Authority, promptly intervened to provide heating arrangements, sleeping bags, and hot meals, ensuring the tourists’ safety and comfort.
Reyaz Ahmad, CEO of the Doodpathri Development Authority, said that the weather forecast did not predict such heavy snowfall, which caught many tourists and vehicles off guard. “The administration quickly mobilised to accommodate the stranded visitors in various hotels.”
Tourists expressed gratitude for the timely assistance and care provided during the ordeal.
