The Chinar Warriors of the Indian Army responded to a distress call from the civil administration to evacuate tourists stranded in Gulmarg district of the territory, the Chinar Corps said on Saturday.
The tourists and civilians were stranded due to unprecedented heavy snowfall in Gulmarg and the subsequent closure of the road to Tanmarg.
The army personnel evacuated 68 civilians, comprising 30 men and women each and eight children, and provided meals, shelter and medication to 137 tourists.
In another incident, the Chinar Corps evacuated a pregnant woman from Kulgam district amid the heavy snowfall.
The rescue team provided immediate medical assistance and shifted the woman from Munad village to the Government Hospital in Yaripora.
Prediction
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated light rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir until December 30.
Advisory
Police advised commuters to exercise caution and stay updated about weather conditions when travelling in snow-prone and high-altitude areas.
-Inputs from ANI
