Badrinath avalanche: Video surfaces as over 50 workers remain trapped after glacier burst
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Badrinath avalanche: Video surfaces as over 50 workers remain trapped after glacier burst

Live Mint  

Amid an avalanche warning, a glacier blast in Badrinath Dham has left over 57 workers of the Border Roads Organisation camp trapped under snow, officials said on Friday. Senior police officer Nilesh Anand Bharne confirmed to news agency ANI that a massive avalanche near the BRO camp near Mana trapped at least 57 workers engaged in road construction near the Tibet border. Bharne said, “A massive avalanche has occurred near the Border Roads Organisation camp in the border area of ​​Mana in which 57 workers engaged in road construction have been trapped. Out of these workers, 10 workers have been rescued and sent to the army camp near Mana in critical condition.” Meanwhile, BRO Executive Engineer CR Meena said that 57 workers were present at the spot.

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​Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan States
2 weeks, 5 days ago

​Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan States

The Hindu  

Earlier this week, Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police teams rescued 23 workers who were stuck in a rubble of snow and ice, following an avalanche at Mana village, Uttarakhand. The rescue teams worked in a near-continuous 60-hour shift amidst heavy snowfall at an elevation of 10,500 feet above mean sea level. With the roads blocked by the snow, helicopters …

Activists blame 'administrative negligence' for deaths in Uttarakhnad avalanche
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Activists blame 'administrative negligence' for deaths in Uttarakhnad avalanche

Hindustan Times  

Gopeshwar, Social activists have blamed the death of eight workers in an avalanche that hit a BRO camp at Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district last week on "administrative negligence" and said the lives could have been saved had the authorities paid heed to a snowslide warning. Activists blame 'administrative negligence' for deaths in Uttarakhnad avalanche They also blame "reckless construction" …

Workers survive 36 hours buried under India avalanche
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Workers survive 36 hours buried under India avalanche

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — Dozens of construction workers have been pulled alive from metal containers after they were trapped by a deadly Himalayan avalanche for around 36 hours, according to authorities in northern India. The Indian Army launched a rescue operation after heavy snowfall triggered the avalanche last Friday near a construction site in the village of Mana, Uttarakhand state, …

Dozens found alive after being buried by avalanche in Indian region of Himalayas
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dozens found alive after being buried by avalanche in Indian region of Himalayas

ABC  

Dozens of people have survived being buried by an avalanche in a remote area of the Himalayas in northern India. "After three days of relentless efforts, the joint rescue op by Indo-Tibetan Border Police, army, National Disaster Response Force, successfully concludes," the ITBP said in a statement. Initially authorities believed 55 workers were on site but revised the number to …

Chamoli Avalanche: Rescue Operation Ends, 46 Rescued Alive, 8 Dead in Glacier Tragedy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chamoli Avalanche: Rescue Operation Ends, 46 Rescued Alive, 8 Dead in Glacier Tragedy

ABP News  

The rescue operation in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has officially concluded, with all 54 trapped workers accounted for. The avalanche, triggered by a glacier collapse, led to massive snow accumulation, burying workers involved in infrastructure projects.Survivors have described the event as a terrifying ordeal, with a blinding snowstorm engulfing them within seconds, leaving little time to react. Rescue teams, including disaster …

Eight die as avalanche rescue operation ends
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Eight die as avalanche rescue operation ends

Hindustan Times  

The rescue operation following Friday’s avalanche near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district concluded on Sunday with the recovery of four more bodies, bringing the death toll to eight, officials confirmed. Rescue operation underway after an avalanche hit the Border Roads Organisation camp between Mana and Badrinath on Friday, in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. With the recovery of the last missing …

Fifth Body Found at Avalanche-Hit BRO Camp in Uttarakhand
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fifth Body Found at Avalanche-Hit BRO Camp in Uttarakhand

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: A missing labourer was found dead on Sunday at the site of the avalanche-hit BRO camp in Mana village of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district as rescuers carried out a search for the three other workers still missing with the help of sniffer dogs, thermal imaging cameras and helicopters.With the recovery of one more body, the death toll in the disaster …

Uttarakhand Avalanche: Survivors recount horror as rescue ops continue
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uttarakhand Avalanche: Survivors recount horror as rescue ops continue

Op India  

Survivors on Sunday recounted the harrowing experience of being trapped under snow after an avalanche struck near Mana village near Badrinath in the Chamoli district Uttarakhand. Vijay Pandey, one of the men who was rescued from the avalanche site admitted to Joshimath Army Hospital, said, “We were in the container when the avalanche hit us, and it swept the container …

Uttarakhand avalanche: 50 BRO workers rescued, 4 dead as search for missing continues
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: 50 BRO workers rescued, 4 dead as search for missing continues

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Sunday said that the ongoing rescue operation has made significant progress as weather conditions remained favorable. Rescue operation underway after several labourers got trapped under snow following an avalanche in Mana area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Earlier today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the Disaster Control Room at IT Park, …

Uttarakhand avalanche survivor recounts how a sudden, heavy storm destroyed everything: ‘Never seen anything like that’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche survivor recounts how a sudden, heavy storm destroyed everything: ‘Never seen anything like that’

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand avalanche: A tragic incident occurred on February 28 at Mana Gate in Joshimath area of the Chamoli district following heavy snowfall and poor weather conditions. Another survivor named Manoj Bhandari, who was rushed to Joshimath Army Hospital after being rescued, said, "I had never seen anything like that in my entire life. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami takes stock of …

Breaking: Uttarakhand Rescue Operation Continues on 3rd Day, Four Workers Still Trapped in Chamoli Avalanche
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Breaking: Uttarakhand Rescue Operation Continues on 3rd Day, Four Workers Still Trapped in Chamoli Avalanche

ABP News  

The rescue operation in Uttarakhand continues on its third day, following the devastating avalanche in Chamoli. Four workers remain trapped under the snow, while 50 out of the 54 workers who were caught in the avalanche have been rescued. Sadly, four workers lost their lives during treatment, while 46 others are in stable condition. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is …

Breaking: Rescue Operations Continue in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli After Avalanche, Four Workers Still Missing
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Breaking: Rescue Operations Continue in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli After Avalanche, Four Workers Still Missing

ABP News  

In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, rescue operations continue on the third day following a devastating avalanche. The avalanche hit suddenly, leaving no chance for escape, and the workers were buried under heavy snow. Meanwhile, in Pithoragarh, a separate incident occurred when a landslide caused by heavy snow resulted in the death of a laborer after a pile of rocks and mud struck …

Uttarakhand avalanche survivors waded in 'feet-thick' snow to escape
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche survivors waded in 'feet-thick' snow to escape

The Hindu  

On Friday, Gopal Joshi, one of 55 construction workers housed in containers near Mana, came out expecting a morning sheathed in silence like every day. "I was able to get out of the snow only when the avalanche stopped," said Kumar, who said it was his second birth. Another worker, Manoj Bhandari, said he woke up to a "mountain of …

Avalanche warning issued for Uttarakhand's upper reaches after Chamoli tragedy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Avalanche warning issued for Uttarakhand's upper reaches after Chamoli tragedy

India Today  

The National Disaster Management Authority on Sunday issued an avalanche warning for parts of Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, cautioning that a medium-danger-level avalanche is likely above 2,500 metres in the next 24 hours. The alert followed a devastating avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, where eight workers lost their lives at a Border Roads Organisation camp. CHAMOLI AVALANCHE Three-day-long rescue …

Woke up beside dead co-worker, ate snow to survive: Uttarakhand avalanche survivor recalls tragedy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Woke up beside dead co-worker, ate snow to survive: Uttarakhand avalanche survivor recalls tragedy

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: BRO worker Jagbir Singh came to his senses surrounded by an endless expanse of white, next to a dead co-worker, his body stuck inside mounds of snow with a fractured leg and injuries to his head. Singh saw a hotel some distance away and took shelter in it for around 25 harrowing hours, eating snow when thirsty and battling …

Saw deluge of snow rolling towards us: Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Saw deluge of snow rolling towards us: Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror

India Today  

An early morning avalanche near Mana in Uttarakhand left a construction site in ruins, forcing workers to scramble for safety as a roaring cascade of snow descended upon them. The avalanche, a common occurrence in the area during winter, struck around 6 am on Friday, trapping several workers and leaving them struggling through thick layers of snow to escape a …

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four more bodies recovered, death toll at eight as rescue operation ends
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four more bodies recovered, death toll at eight as rescue operation ends

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Rescue teams in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday recovered all the bodies of workers who went missing after an avalanche struck a BRO camp in Mana village on Friday, raising the death toll to eight. Lt. Col. Manish Shrivastava, PRO in Dehradun, said, "The bodies of all four missing workers were recovered from the snow by 4 PM on …

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four more bodies recovered, death toll at eight as rescue operation ends
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four more bodies recovered, death toll at eight as rescue operation ends

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: Rescue teams in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Sunday recovered all the bodies of workers who went missing after an avalanche struck a BRO camp in Mana village on Friday, raising the death toll to eight. Lt. Col. Manish Shrivastava, PRO in Dehradun, said, "The bodies of all four missing workers were recovered from the snow by 4 PM on …

Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror: ‘Heard thunder, couldn’t run…second birth'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror: ‘Heard thunder, couldn’t run…second birth'

Hindustan Times  

The survivors of the Uttarakhand avalanche shared horrific stories of how tonnes of snow came crashing down on the BRO camp, leaving them buried for hours until rescue workers extricated them. Uttarakhand avalanche: The rescue operation is underway after several labourers got trapped under snow following an avalanche in Mana area of Chamoli district. Gopal Joshi is one of the …

At least four dead as massive avalanche hits Himalayan construction workers
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

At least four dead as massive avalanche hits Himalayan construction workers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least four people were …

Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 workers killed, 46 rescued; search on for 5 amid bad weather
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 workers killed, 46 rescued; search on for 5 amid bad weather

Hindustan Times  

At least four workers died after they were trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel carry out rescue operations for BRO workers who got trapped under snow following the avalanche that struck on Feb 28, near Mana in Chamoli on Saturday. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Indian Army personnel …

Badrinath avalanche: Four labourer, who got trapped after glacier burst, die in Chamoli
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Badrinath avalanche: Four labourer, who got trapped after glacier burst, die in Chamoli

Live Mint  

A total of four labourers died at an avalanche site in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, sources close to the development informed PTI. The injured are being prioritized for evacuation, official informed Earlier in the day, officials said that rescuers pulled out 14 more labourers from the snow that engulfed a BRO camp in the high-altitude Mana village in Chamoli as search operations …

Uttarakhand avalanche: 14 more BRO workers rescued, 8 remain trapped | Top updates
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: 14 more BRO workers rescued, 8 remain trapped | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand avalanche: Search teams have rescued 14 more labourers, while eight remain trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, news agency PTI reported, citing officials on Saturday. An Indian Army team carries out rescue operations to bring out the trapped construction workers near Mana Pass in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Friday. Correcting …

Chamoli Glacier Burst: 22 Workers Trapped as Rescue Efforts Continue; CM Dhami to Visit Tomorrow
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chamoli Glacier Burst: 22 Workers Trapped as Rescue Efforts Continue; CM Dhami to Visit Tomorrow

ABP News  

A tragic incident occurred in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, where a glacier burst in the Mana region triggered a devastating landslide. Rescue teams will resume operations tomorrow morning to locate the remaining workers. In response to the disaster, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is set to visit Chamoli to assess the situation and oversee relief efforts. The rescue teams, working against …

Avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 workers rescued, 22 still trapped
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 workers rescued, 22 still trapped

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: Thirty-three of a total of 55 BRO workers trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district have been rescued, with concerns over the safety of the remaining 22 mounting as night fell on the snowbound slopes and the rescue efforts came to a temporary halt. Updating the information on the rescue operations here, …

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four of 50 rescued workers die, search on for missing 4
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four of 50 rescued workers die, search on for missing 4

India Today  

A day after an avalanche struck a high-altitude Border Roads Organisation camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Badrinath, the Indian Army on Saturday confirmed that at least four rescued labourers have succumbed to their injuries while others continue to receive treatment at an Army hospital. The Indian Army and the rescue operation teams are racing against time to save the …

At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand
3 weeks, 4 days ago

At least 4 killed, some still missing, in avalanche in India’s Uttarakhand

Al Jazeera  

Rescue operation still under way after avalanche in Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, trapped dozens of workers. At least four people have died after an avalanche struck a highway construction site near India’s border with China, the Indian army said, a day after the accident left dozens of workers trapped. The avalanche hit the Mana Pass area in the Indian Himalayan …

Avalanche sweeps away BRO crew in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, rescue work takes place in bad weather | Pics
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Avalanche sweeps away BRO crew in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, rescue work takes place in bad weather | Pics

Hindustan Times  

Avalanche sweeps away BRO crew in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, rescue work takes place in bad weather | Pics Some of the 57 BRO workers trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Some of the 57 BRO workers trapped under an avalanche in the high-altitude village of Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district were rescued by …

Over 40 missing after avalanche in Indian Himalayas: rescuers
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Over 40 missing after avalanche in Indian Himalayas: rescuers

Raw Story  

Rescuers were racing against time to search for more than 20 construction workers missing after an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand on Friday following heavy snowfall, the army said. "The avalanche rescue operation of the Army continues unabated despite harsh weather conditions and continuing snow," the Indian Army said in a statement on X. Fifty-seven workers were initially …

Photos: Chamoli avalanche strikes without warning, rescue teams race to save lives
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Photos: Chamoli avalanche strikes without warning, rescue teams race to save lives

Live Mint  

Photos: Chamoli avalanche strikes without warning, rescue teams race to save lives 7 Photos. Updated: 28 Feb 2025, 08:08 PM IST Share Via A massive avalanche struck Chamoli district near Mana village, Uttarakhand, causing devastation and trapping several workers. 4/7This image, released by the ITBP on Friday, February 28, shows rescue teams that are working to save BRO labourers trapped …

In Graphics l Why are avalanches like the one in Badrinath so deadly?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

In Graphics l Why are avalanches like the one in Badrinath so deadly?

Firstpost  

A catastrophic avalanche hit Uttarakhand’s Badrinath in Chamoli district on Friday, trapping dozens under thick layers of snow. Badrinath Avalanche: A catastrophic avalanche hit a high-altitude border village near Uttarakhand’s Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district on Friday, burying donzens under thick layers of snow. Pixabay A catastrophic avalanche hit a high-altitude border village near Uttarakhand’s Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district …

57 BRO labourers trapped in avalanche near Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district: Sources
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

57 BRO labourers trapped in avalanche near Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district: Sources

Deccan Chronicle  

According to the State Disaster Response Force, their team has left Joshimath. So far, 10 labourers have been rescued, officials said, adding that the rescue operation for the remaining workers is being carried out by the Garhwal 9 Brigade and the BRO. Inspector General, Law and Order, and Uttarakhand Police spokesperson Nilesh Bharne said, “The SDRF team has also been …

Uttarakhand avalanche highlights: 32 workers rescued as NDRF rushes four teams
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Uttarakhand avalanche highlights: 32 workers rescued as NDRF rushes four teams

The Hindu  

In a life-and-death race against time, teams from the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police are working to save 24 workers who are feared trapped beneath the ice after a devastating glacier avalanche hit a Border Roads Organisation project site at Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district at around 5 a.m. on Friday. Of the 57 civilian workers at …

At least 25 workers are trapped by an avalanche in northern India
3 weeks, 5 days ago

At least 25 workers are trapped by an avalanche in northern India

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — An avalanche swept away a large construction crew working on a highway near India’s mountainous border with Tibet on Friday, injuring at least three workers and leaving 25 of them trapped, officials said. The incident took place near the Mana Pass in northern Uttarakhand state, and 57 construction workers were initially buried under snow. Senior police officer …

Avalanche strikes Uttarakhand's Badrinath, 16 of 57 trapped workers rescued
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Avalanche strikes Uttarakhand's Badrinath, 16 of 57 trapped workers rescued

Firstpost  

In an avalanche near the village of Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, 57 workers engaged in road construction were trapped An avalanche occurred on Friday near the village of Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Officials told PTI that 57 workers engaged in road construction were trapped and 16 of them had been rescued by 3 pm. The avalanche buried a camp …

Badrinath avalanche: Glacier burst traps 55 under snow on National Highway; many feared dead
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Badrinath avalanche: Glacier burst traps 55 under snow on National Highway; many feared dead

Live Mint  

Badrinath avalanche: A glacier burst in Uttarakhand triggered an avalanche near Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district, leaving over 55 workers feared trapped under the snow, officials said on Friday. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari said that the avalanche buried a Border Roads Organisation camp between Mana and Badrinath. Out of these workers, 10 workers have been rescued and sent to …

Avalanche Hits Uttarakhand's Chamoli Near Badrinath, Nearly 50 Feared Trapped
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Avalanche Hits Uttarakhand's Chamoli Near Badrinath, Nearly 50 Feared Trapped

ABP News  

A massive avalanche hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday, burying nearly 57 people in the Mana village. A glacier broke in Badrinath after heavy snowfall in the district today, which triggered the avalanche near the Border Roads Organisation camp in Mana area. State Disaster Response Force, National Disaster Response Force, district administration, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Border Roads Organisation teams …

32 rescued after avalanche hits Badrinath, over 25 still trapped
3 weeks, 5 days ago

32 rescued after avalanche hits Badrinath, over 25 still trapped

India Today  

Rescue operations are underway in Badrinath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation camp near the high-altitude border village of Mana on Friday, trapping around 25 workers under the snow. The avalanche struck between Mana and Mana Pass in the morning, engulfing the labourers engaged in snow-clearing operations essential for Army movement towards the India-Tibet …

Avalanche strikes BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 rescued, 22 still missing; rescue halted due to heavy snowfall
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Avalanche strikes BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 rescued, 22 still missing; rescue halted due to heavy snowfall

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: A tragic avalanche near the China border in Mana, Uttarakhand, has struck a Border Roads Organisation camp, leaving approximately 55 workers feared trapped under the debris. As of now, 33 individuals have been successfully rescued; however, the search operation was suspended late Friday evening due to heavy snowfall. Vinod Kumar Suman, the Secretary of State Disaster Management, spoke to …

More than 20 people missing in India’s Uttarakhand after avalanche
3 weeks, 5 days ago

More than 20 people missing in India’s Uttarakhand after avalanche

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say at least 25 people remain trapped after avalanche hits a work camp, burying dozens under the snow. At least 25 people are missing after an avalanche struck the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, authorities say. India’s weather department expected “heavy to very heavy” snowfall – defined as at least 12 centimetres of snow – over the state through …

Man missing after avalanche in Manali
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Man missing after avalanche in Manali

Hindustan Times  

A man has gone missing after an avalanche in Kullu district’s Manali, police said on Thursday. Rescue personnel dig out a man buried in the snow after an avalanche hit the Kalu drain adjacent to Jagatsukh in Manali on Thursday. Manali sub-divisional magistrate Raman Sharma said that the police, administration and locals were engaged in the rescue operation and the …

Three labourers from Jharkhand killed in avalanche in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur
1 year ago

Three labourers from Jharkhand killed in avalanche in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

Hindustan Times  

Three labourers from Jharkhand were killed and two others injured in an avalanche at Musring in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Monday, officials said. The avalanche, which was preceded by a blizzard in the Bhaba Valley area, struck when a large number of labourers were having lunch at a worksite, they said. READ | Avalanche in Gulmarg: 1 foreigner dead, …

Soldier killed, 3 others missing as avalanche hits army contingent in Ladakh, search operation underway
1 year, 5 months ago

Soldier killed, 3 others missing as avalanche hits army contingent in Ladakh, search operation underway

India TV News  

A soldier was killed while three others were missing after a group of Indian Army mountaineers was caught in an avalanche on Mount Kun in Ladakh on Monday. The search operations are underway for the missing troops, the Indian Army officials said. According to army officials, a contingent of approximately 40 army personnel from the High Altitude Warfare School and …

Arunachal Pradesh: Seven army personnel hit by avalanche in Kameng, rescue efforts on
3 years, 1 month ago

Arunachal Pradesh: Seven army personnel hit by avalanche in Kameng, rescue efforts on

Firstpost  

The Army personnel were a part of a winter patrol when the avalanche hit the party in the high altitude area at 14,500 feet, army sources said Seven Indian Army personnel are reported to have been struck by an avalanche in the high-altitude area of Kameng sector in Arunachal Pradesh and search and rescue operations are underway to trace them, …

Chamoli avalanche: Army rescues 384 people working with BRO, 8 bodies recovered
3 years, 11 months ago

Chamoli avalanche: Army rescues 384 people working with BRO, 8 bodies recovered

Hindustan Times  

Following the avalanche incident in the Niti Valley area of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district near the India-China border on Friday, the Indian Army has rescued 384 people working with Border Roads Organisation in its ongoing search and rescue operation. Informing about the ongoing rescue operation, the Army’s Central Command tweeted, “384 BRO persons or have been moved to safety while eight …

Uttarakhand glacier burst: 384 rescued, 10 dead in avalanche; Amit Shah assures help
3 years, 11 months ago

Uttarakhand glacier burst: 384 rescued, 10 dead in avalanche; Amit Shah assures help

India Today  

At least 10 people died and eight are still missing after an avalanche occurred near the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday. In a tweet, the Indian Army said, "A BRO Camp came under an avalanche in the afternoon of 23 Apr during heavy snowfall in Sumna area of Joshimath Sector in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. While 55 …

Rescuers in India digging for 37 trapped in glacier flood
4 years, 1 month ago

Rescuers in India digging for 37 trapped in glacier flood

Associated Press  

RUDRAPRAYAG, India — Rescuers in northern India worked Monday to rescue more than three dozen power plant workers trapped in a tunnel after part of a Himalayan glacier broke off and sent a wall of water and debris rushing down a mountain in a disaster that has left at least 26 people dead and 165 missing. Pandey said Monday that …

Six killed, including four soldiers and two porters, after Indian Army patrol team in Siachen hit by avalanche
5 years, 4 months ago

Six killed, including four soldiers and two porters, after Indian Army patrol team in Siachen hit by avalanche

Firstpost  

A team of army personnel patrolling the Siachen glacier were struck by an avalanche on Monday, trapping some soldiers. Six persons were killed, including four soldiers and two porters, after a team of Indian Army personnel patrolling the Siachen glacier was struck by an avalanche on Monday. The Indian Army told ANI all eight personnel were pulled out of the …

One killed, two injured in avalanche in north Kashmir
7 years ago

One killed, two injured in avalanche in north Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

A bulldozer driver working on snow clearance duty with Border Roads Organisation in north Kashmir’s Kupwara was swept away by an avalanche on Sunday, and died of injuries after he was rescued, the police said. Amandeep Singh, driver of the bulldozer, and two workers with him were hit by an avalanche at Ferkiyaan Top area in Keran sector, said a …

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