At least four dead as massive avalanche hits Himalayan construction workers
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3 weeks 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 killed after an avalanche trapped dozens of construction workers in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand bordering Tibet. open image in gallery Rescuers carry out an operation after Border Roads Organisation workers got trapped under an avalanche near Mana village in Chamoli district of India's Uttarakhand state. open image in gallery Rescue operation by Indian Army members during heavy snowfall, after an avalanche struck a camp near Mana village The injured are “being prioritised for evacuation,” the army said, without specifying the exact number of workers requiring hospitalisation. Injured workers are being taken from Mana to the pilgrim town of Joshimath about 50 km away via Indian Army-hired civil helicopters, according to India’s state news broadcaster DD.

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​Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan States
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say

Hindustan Times  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and buried under snow nearly as deep as a 10-story building, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday. Avalanche buries at least 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska officials say If the deaths are confirmed it would be the deadliest U.S. avalanche …

Avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg | Watch viral video
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg | Watch viral video

Hindustan Times  

A massive avalanche hit Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg on Wednesday. The incident comes days after eight people were killed in an avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. The Himalayas are well known for the occurrence of snow avalanches, particularly the Western Himalayas - the snowy regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Western Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place near …

Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, officials say
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, officials say

LA Times  

Three heli-skiers were buried in an avalanche near Girdwood, Alaska, authorities said Wednesday. Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and probably killed under the weight of dozens of feet of snow, Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday. Guides from Chugach Powder Guides, the heli-skiing company that was running the …

Activists blame 'administrative negligence' for deaths in Uttarakhnad avalanche
2 weeks, 5 days 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" …

Dozens found alive after being buried by avalanche in Indian region of Himalayas
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Workers survive 36 hours buried under India avalanche
2 weeks, 5 days 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, …

Avalanche Near ITBP Camp In Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti, No Loss Of Life
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Avalanche Near ITBP Camp In Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti, No Loss Of Life

ABP News  

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel on Sunday narrowly escaped a major accident in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti as a high-speed avalanche stopped just 200 feet away from the ITBP camp. Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar, Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, said, "The soldiers of the ITBP camp, located in the Gyu area of ​​​​Kaja Mandal, were working to remove snow …

Eight die as avalanche rescue operation ends
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2 weeks, 6 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 …

Avalanche Alert! Disaster authorities issues warning for Uttarakhand, J&K over next 24 hours. Check Details
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Avalanche Alert! Disaster authorities issues warning for Uttarakhand, J&K over next 24 hours. Check Details

Live Mint  

Disaster management authority the National Disaster Management Authority, on Sunday, March 2, warned parts of Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir, flagging a “medium-danger-level” avalanche likely above 2,500 metres in the next 24 hours, according to the news portal India Today. This alert comes after the devastating avalanche in Uttarakhand's Chamoli region, a natural disaster which claimed the lives of eight …

Chamoli avalanche: Death toll rises to 7, search on for last remaining person
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Chamoli avalanche: Death toll rises to 7, search on for last remaining person

Hindustan Times  

Dehradun: The death toll in Friday’s avalanche tragedy near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district rose to seven, with three more bodies recovered from the disaster-hit site on Sunday, officials said adding that the search is underway for the last remaining person believed to be trapped in the snow that has accumulated up to 6-7 feet in the area. The …

Fifth Body Found at Avalanche-Hit BRO Camp in Uttarakhand
3 weeks 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: One more body recovered, death toll goes up to 5
3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Avalanche: One more body recovered, death toll goes up to 5

Op India  

Body of one more person missing in the avalanche that hit near Mana village in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on February 28 has been recovered by the Army, an official said on Sunday. The search and rescue operation for the missing workers is ongoing, with multiple forces, including the Army, ITBP, Air Force, NDRF, and SDRF, working collaboratively to …

Uttarakhand Avalanche: Survivors recount horror as rescue ops continue
3 weeks 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 death toll rises to 6, MI-17 and Cheetah choppers deployed for rescue ops| 10 points
3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand avalanche death toll rises to 6, MI-17 and Cheetah choppers deployed for rescue ops| 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The death toll in the avalanche that hit near Mana village in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on February 28, rose to six on Sunday. Army personnel during the rescue operation of BRO workers, who got trapped under heavy snow following the avalanche that struck on 28th Feb, near Mana in Chamoli on Sunday. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on …

Uttarakhand avalanche Update: Indian Army finds last missing worker, death toll reaches 8
3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand avalanche Update: Indian Army finds last missing worker, death toll reaches 8

Live Mint  

Two days after a devastating avalanche took place in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, Indian Army recovered body of last missing worker in the avalanche which hit near Mana village, ANI reported Army officials as saying on Sunday. 51 rescued, 6 die: Earlier on Friday, 54 Border Roads Organisation workers were trapped, out of which 51 have been rescued, out of which …

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

Uttarakhand avalanche rescue: Search operation resumes to trace four missing labourers
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3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand avalanche rescue: Search operation resumes to trace four missing labourers

The Hindu  

Two more bodies were recovered 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 one worker still missing with the help of sniffer dogs, thermal imaging cameras and helicopters. Speaking to reporters, he said, “The ground penetrating radar system is being sent to the avalanche …

Search for Missing Labourers Resumes After Avalanche in Uttarakhand
3 weeks ago

Search for Missing Labourers Resumes After Avalanche in Uttarakhand

Deccan Chronicle  

Dehradun: The search operation to trace four missing labourers at the site of an avalanche-hit BRO camp in Mana village of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district resumed on Sunday with the help of sniffer dogs and helicopters. The avalanche hit the Border Roads Organisation camp between Mana and Badrinath on Friday, burying 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed, the Army …

Breaking: Rescue Operations Continue in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli After Avalanche, Four Workers Still Missing
3 weeks 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's Chamoli: Rescue Operation Continues, 4 Workers Still Trapped Under Snow
3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand's Chamoli: Rescue Operation Continues, 4 Workers Still Trapped Under Snow

ABP News  

A massive rescue operation is underway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, where four laborers remain trapped under snow after a recent incident. Multiple agencies, including NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities, are involved in the operation, braving harsh weather conditions to locate the missing workers. The incident occurred due to a sudden snow-related mishap, creating a challenging situation for rescue teams. The …

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

Four die in Chamoli avalanche, 47 rescued, 4 missing
3 weeks ago

Four die in Chamoli avalanche, 47 rescued, 4 missing

Hindustan Times  

Four construction workers died after 51 of them were pulled out following an avalanche at a campsite near the high-altitude border village of Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district the day before, officials confirmed on Saturday, as rescue efforts continued for four others believed to be trapped in the snow-buried containers where they slept. The search for four remaining is underway …

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

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

50 rescued, four dead in Uttarakhand avalanche
3 weeks ago

50 rescued, four dead in Uttarakhand avalanche

New Indian Express  

As the weather cleared up on Saturday morning, the Army and ITBP personnel resumed operations, District Disaster Management Officer N K Joshi said. Six helicopters, including three of the Army aviation, two of air force and one civil copter hired by the Army were pressed into rescue efforts, Army PRO Lt Col Manish Shrivastava said. Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, GOC-in …

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

India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found
3 weeks ago

India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found

Al Jazeera  

More than 50 workers submerged under snow and debris after an avalanche hit a construction camp in Uttarakhand state. Rescuers recovered the eighth and final body from the site of an avalanche in a remote area of northern India, the army has said, marking the end of a marathon operation in subzero temperatures. More than 50 workers were submerged under …

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

Uttarakhand Chamoli avalanche: Hope and despair at the homes of trapped workers
3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand Chamoli avalanche: Hope and despair at the homes of trapped workers

The Hindu  

Vijay Kumar, 20, from Prataptand village of Vaishali district in Bihar is one of the 55 workers who were present at the Border Roads Organisation project site at Mana in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district when an avalanche hit the site at 5 a.m. on Friday. ‘No clarity on survivors’ “I called up at least 15 times on the helpline issued by …

Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 workers killed, 46 rescued; search on for 5 amid bad weather
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Breaking News: Rescue Operations Continue as 22 Workers Remain Trapped in Mana Village | ABP NEWS
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: Rescue Operations Continue as 22 Workers Remain Trapped in Mana Village | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

A glacier broke in the Mana village of Chamoli, Uttarakhand, trapping 55 laborers. The rescue operation to save the remaining laborers will resume today, with Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expected to visit the ground zero. Three high-altitude rescue teams have been deployed, and the state government has requested the Indian Air Force to send helicopters for evacuation. The …

Avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 workers rescued, 22 still trapped
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 33 Labourers Rescued, 22 Still Trapped Amid Heavy Snowfall; CM Dhami Briefs HM Shah
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 33 Labourers Rescued, 22 Still Trapped Amid Heavy Snowfall; CM Dhami Briefs HM Shah

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Avalanche: A massive avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation labour camp between Mana and Badrinath early on Friday, trapping 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed. While rescue teams have so far managed to save 33 workers, efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining 22 trapped labourers amid heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions. So far 10… pic.twitter.com/adVcAu9g4g …

57 BRO labourers trapped in avalanche near Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district: Sources
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3 weeks, 2 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, 2 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 …

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