In Sikkim, the Indian Army has rescued more than 2,500 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall close to the India-China border.

In a tweet today, the Army said, the civilians, stuck in over 400  vehicles around Nathula, have been rescued.

East Sikkim District Magistrate Kapil Meena said the tourists were returning from Nathu La pass and Tsomgo (Changu) Lake last evening when snowfall blocked the roads.

He said, operations were on to clear snow and restore road connectivity.