Tourists Stranded Near Atal Tunnel as Heavy Snowfall Halts Traffic for Second Day

Video: Cars Abandoned, Tourists Stranded Near Atal Tunnel Amid Snowfall

Mar 16, 2026, 06:33 PM en source ↗

Summary

Heavy snowfall and icy road conditions have stranded more than 1,000 vehicles near the Atal Tunnel outside Manali for a second consecutive day. Traffic came to a complete halt since Sunday night as cars and tourists were left abandoned on the snow-covered roads. Authorities are working to clear the blockage and restore movement in the affected area.

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More than 1,000 vehicles have been stranded near the Atal Tunnel outside Manali since Sunday night, after heavy snowfall and ice formation on roads brought traffic to a complete halt for the second consecutive day.

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