In North India, heavy snowfall stranded over 800 tourists in East Sikkim. The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps promptly rescued them, offering shelter, medical aid, and meals. Grateful tourists praised the army's swift response. Meanwhile, Mumbai experienced its season's lowest temperature at 19.4°C. IMD forecasts further drops, urging precautions.
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00:00 As winter sets in across North India, temperatures are rapidly declining.
00:08 The Indian Meteorological Department has been issuing regular weather updates, noting heavy
00:13 snowfall in northern regions.
00:15 Recently, East Sikkim faced serious snowfall, stranding more than 800 tourists, including
00:20 vulnerable groups like the elderly and children in high-altitude areas.
00:25 Reportedly, all communication and transportation links were reportedly lost.
00:29 At that time, the Indian Army's Trishakti Corps promptly launched a rescue operation,
00:34 providing shelter, warm clothing, medical aid and meals to those stranded.
00:39 Media sources reported arrangements for medical assistance and hot meals during the rescue.
00:44 An Army statement highlighted swift response, offering solace to stranded amidst harsh weather.
00:50 The statement read, "The quick reaction by the troops provided relief and comfort to
00:53 the stranded tourists under inclement weather conditions.
00:56 The stranded tourists expressed their deep gratitude for immense relief provided by the
01:00 Army."
01:01 Additionally, while stationed in the Himalayan-altitude border areas, the Army remains proactive in
01:06 aiding both tourists and local population.
01:09 Meanwhile, temperature across India continues to dip.
01:12 Mumbai's Santa Cruz recorded its season-lowest night temperature hitting 19.4 degrees Celsius,
01:17 a degree below average.
01:18 IMD officials attribute this dip to clearer skies, allowing heat to escape, hinting at
01:23 a further gradual temperature decline around 15-16 December.
01:27 The Weather Bureau continues to monitor the temperature fluctuations and advises on likelihood
01:31 of cooler weather ahead, urging precautionary measures for the public.
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