3,500 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall near Atal tunnel in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh; police rescued over 6,000 passengers.

In Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, 3,500 tourists were stranded due to heavy snowfall near the Atal tunnel on April 29. Police rescued over 6,000 passengers and tourists from 600 vehicles, while efforts continue for remaining vehicles and people. Bad weather also led to the closure of all educational institutions in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, and snow clearance operations in Bandipora district.