Dehradun: The State Disater Response Force (SDRF) on Monday rescued as many as 25 people stranded on the Tyuni Motor Marg under the Chakrata police station limits in Uttarakhand's Dehradun due to heavy snowfall, said an official.
According to the official, it was informed by the Chakrata police station that 25 people are trapped in the snow in their respective vehicles on the Tyuni Motor Marg. Upon receiving the information, a team of SDRF rushed to the spot.
Due to the excessive snow on the road, it was not possible for the SDRF to carry forward the vehicle. So, they left for the spot on foot.
Upon reaching there, it was learned that about 6-7 vehicles carrying 25 people were stranded on the route.
The SDRF rescued the stranded people and shifted them to a safer place, the official added.
Uttarakhand, one of the popular tourist destinations, has witnessed snowfall in various regions due to the sudden shift in the weather.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted heavy rain and snowfall in the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand due to a western disturbance.