Himachal rescues 8 foreigners in Lahaul & Spiti district

Eight foreign tourists stuck in the Pin valley of Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh's since June 5 were airlifted Monday, a top official said here.

Six of the rescued foreigners are Israeli nationals.They were stranded in the remote high mountain region due to the washing away of a section of the road by heavy melting of snow and the formation of an artificial lake. "Two foreign nationals were airlifted yesterday and were brought to Kaza while the remaining six were airlifted on Wednesday and taken to Kaza and Manali," said the official.

The spokesman said the government would ensure essential commodities like LPG and kerosene reach the affected areas. Medics have also been sent into the area.

 

The spokesman said a ropeway would soon be constructed to facilitate the tribal people and efforts were on to restore electricity in the region.

He said the government was monitoring the formation of the artificial lake but there was no immediate threat form it.