Heavy Snowfall Strands 300 Tourist Cars at Nathula Pass, Army Begins East Sikkim Rescue

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East Sikkim paralyzed by heavy snowfall: 300 vehicles stranded, army launches rescue

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News18•24-02-2026, 21:34

East Sikkim paralyzed by heavy snowfall: 300 vehicles stranded, army launches rescue

•East Sikkim faces severe disruption due to continuous heavy snowfall, particularly in Nathu La Pass and Changu Lake areas.
•Approximately 300 vehicles, including 100 tourist vehicles, are stranded on the Nathu La–Changu route.
•The Indian Army and local administration have launched a joint rescue operation to evacuate stranded tourists.
•Tourists are being moved to local army camps for safety as heavy snowfall continues to hamper rescue efforts.
•Authorities advise avoiding the route until weather conditions improve, with army personnel clearing snow.

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