Nine stranded tourists rescued after heavy snowfall in Doodpathri

Budgam, Dec 28: Nine tourists, including women and children, were rescued after being stranded at the tourist resort Doodpathri in central Kashmir’s Budgam, following unexpected heavy snowfall in the area.

The sudden dip in temperature and accumulation of snow left the visitors unable to leave the tourist 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, Doodpathri Development Authority told the news agency KNT that the weather forecast did not predict such a heavy snowfall, which caught many tourists and vehicles off guard. “The administration quickly mobilized to accommodate the stranded visitors in various hotels.”

Tourists expressed gratitude for the timely assistance and care provided during the ordeal.