(Image for representation) (Image for representation) As the Christmas and New Year holidays begin, tourists are heading towards hill stations to enjoy the snowfall. But, unfortunatelyokebet, they are met with road closures, and in some cases, accidents.
One such case happened in Uttarakhand, where a roadways bus plunged into a ditch in Bhimtal, Nainital, leaving many passengers injured. Authorities have confirmed that a relief team is en route to the accident site to assist with the ongoing rescue operations, ANI reported.
SSP Nainital, Prahlad Meena, reported that the number of injured individuals is still being assessed as emergency teams work to stabilize the situation.
According to India Today, 3 people were killed and over 24 injured in the accident. The bus, reportedly coming from Almora was destined to Haldwani. It fell into a 1,500 ft deep ditch near Bhimtal after loosing control.
4 dead in snow-related accidents in Himchal Pradesh
Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh, at least four people have lost their lives in the past 24 hours due to snow-related accidents as heavy snowfall continues to disrupt life.
The inclement weather has also caused the closure of at least 223 roads, including three key national highways, significantly affecting traffic.
China, meanwhile, have experienced a rollercoaster of results. After a demoralizing 0-3 defeat to India, they bounced back with a 4-2 victory over Malaysia. However, their momentum was short-lived as they faced another loss, this time 2-3 against South Korea.
PR Sreejesh also said that he will continue to contribute to the sport and strive to help the country become a hockey superpower.
best slots to play onlineKinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti, along with Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, and Sirmaur districts, have all witnessed heavy snowfall, leading to hazardous driving conditions.The closure of roads has left hundreds of vehicles stranded, including those trapped in the Atal Tunnel, where a rescue operation successfully evacuated tourists from around 500 vehicles.
Despite the dangerous conditions, tourists have continued to flock to hill stations like Shimla and Manali for their Christmas and New Year vacations. In fact, room occupancy in Shimla has risen by 30 percentage points compared to last December, with figures now standing at 70 percent amid the snow-covered landscapes.
As of Monday, Shimla had 145 roads closed, Kullu 25okebet, and Mandi 20, with many areas facing power outages due to transformer failures, totaling 356 cases. The government has deployed 268 snow-clearing machines, including two snow blowers, to address the mounting challenges.
