Uttarakhand Avalanche: Massive Rescue Operation Underway

Mar 02, 2025 Khushi Kumari

On February 28, 2025, a huge avalanche hit close to Mana village in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, affecting a Border Roads Organisation camp

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The avalanche covered 54 BRO workers who were deployed in eight containers and a shed at the camp

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Rescue efforts began immediately, with teams venturing out in challenging weather conditions to find and rescue the buried workers

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Rescuers managed to pull out 50 workers from the snow-covered area

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Sadly, of the rescued, 4 workers were pronounced dead as a result of injuries caused by the avalanche

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Survivors reported the sudden fury of the avalanche, which took away their containers, leaving them under snow

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The Indian Army, ITBP, Air Force, NDRF, and SDRF are jointly carrying out rescue operations, using helicopters and specialized teams

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister and disaster management authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation, making sure all resources are in place for the rescue operation

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