Atal Tunnel chaos: 1,000+ vehicles stranded overnight as snow blocks Manali highway — watch

2026-03-17 - 05:13

Thousands of tourists were rescued after being stranded by heavy snowfall near Atal Tunnel and in Lahaul-Spiti. A joint operation by police and BRO worked tirelessly to guide over 1,000 vehicles back to Manali. The region experienced significant snowfall, causing road blockages and a sharp drop in temperatures, with more weather alerts issued.