Massive Avalanche Traps Road Workers in Uttarakhand
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Avalanche Strikes Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Camp
A massive avalanche hit a camp of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Mana, a remote area in Uttarakhand, near the Tibet border, trapping at least 41 road workers. -
Rescue Efforts Underway
Police spokesperson IG Nilesh Anand Bharne confirmed that 16 workers had been rescued and relocated to a nearby army camp. -
Uncertainty Over Fatalities
Senior district official Sandeep Tiwari stated that no information regarding fatalities had been confirmed at the time of the report. -
Rescue Operations in Progress
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami confirmed on X that rescue work is being carried out by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and other teams. Emergency teams and ambulances have been dispatched to the site. -
Challenges Due to Weather
Treacherous weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and snow, are hampering the rescue efforts. The area has been experiencing rainfall for two days, further complicating the situation.
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Condition of Rescued Workers
Colonel Ankur Mahajan, a commander with the BRO, mentioned that the rescued workers are receiving treatment, but the extent of their injuries is still unclear. -
Details of the Incident
According to Gaurav Kunwar, a former village council member of Mana, the area is migratory, with workers temporarily stationed for the winter months. The avalanche struck while workers were in their camp, and there is some army presence in the region. -
Weather Alerts in Northern India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings of heavy rainfall and snow across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Orange alerts have been issued for snowfall in several districts of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir
Rescue operations are ongoing after an avalanche trapped road workers in Uttarakhand. While 16 workers have been rescued, the situation remains dire, and authorities are still awaiting confirmation on the potential for fatalities. The region’s remote location poses significant challenges for the ongoing rescue efforts.
