As many as 119 folks have been rescued after an avalanche blocked the Tindi-Pangi street in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh late on Monday.

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Lahaul-Spiti superintendent of police (SP) Manav Verma stated, “We got information last evening that 16 vehicles were stuck at Rohli after an avalanche. Seven vehicles were going towards the Pangi valley in Chamba district, while nine vehicles were coming from Pangi to Manali.”

The rescue workforce, consisting of personnel from Tindi police submit, residence guards and locals, have been the primary responders. Since the realm doesn’t have cellular connectivity, the rescue operation was coordinated via satellite tv for pc telephones.

Among these rescued are 69 males, 43 girls and 9 kids.

Verma stated the rescue staff labored in sub-zero temperatures. They introduced these rescued to Tindi, the place locals made preparations for keep of their homes.

“Commuters on the route are requested to avoid unnecessary travel for the next few days. It is advisable to contact and consult local authorities of the disaster control room or police control room before travelling,” Verma stated.