India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found
3 weeks, 6 days 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 snow and debris after the avalanche hit a construction camp on Friday near Mana village on the border with Tibet in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. In 2022, an avalanche also killed 27 trainee mountaineers in Uttarakhand, while a glacier that burst in 2021 triggered a flash flood and left more than 200 people dead.

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​Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan States
3 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 …

Magisterial Probe Ordered In Chamoli Avalanche That Killed 8
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Magisterial Probe Ordered In Chamoli Avalanche That Killed 8

ABP News  

In the latest development regarding the avalanche at Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, a magisterial inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident. This marks the culmination of the Mana Village Rescue Operation," said Lt Col Manish Shrivastava, PRO, Dehradun, as per news agency ANI. Confirming the death toll, Chamoli Chief Medical Officer Abhishek Gupta told news agency PTI, …

Workers survive 36 hours buried under India avalanche
3 weeks, 4 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, …

Dozens found alive after being buried by avalanche in Indian region of Himalayas
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Avalanche Near ITBP Camp In Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti, No Loss Of Life
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Chamoli Avalanche: Rescue Operation Ends, 46 Rescued Alive, 8 Dead in Glacier Tragedy
3 weeks, 5 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, 5 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 …

'Woke Up Next To Dead Co-Worker, Ate Snow': Survivors Of Chamoli Avalanche Recount Ordeal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Woke Up Next To Dead Co-Worker, Ate Snow': Survivors Of Chamoli Avalanche Recount Ordeal

ABP News  

Dehradun, Mar 2 BRO worker Jagbir Singh was surrounded by an endless expanse of white when he came to his senses 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 tiny abandoned structure some distance away and took shelter in it for around 25 harrowing …

Avalanche Alert! Disaster authorities issues warning for Uttarakhand, J&K over next 24 hours. Check Details
3 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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3 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, 6 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, 6 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 Update: Indian Army finds last missing worker, death toll reaches 8
3 weeks, 6 days 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
Top News
3 weeks, 6 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, 6 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 …

'We Heard A Loud Thunder': Uttarakhand Avalanche In Survivor's Words
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'We Heard A Loud Thunder': Uttarakhand Avalanche In Survivor's Words

ABP News  

Uttarakhand Avalanche: With the rescue operations entering its second day, survivors have recounted their horrifying experiences. Another survivor, Vipin Kumar of Himachal Pradesh, who hurt his back, said he was buried in snow for about 15 minutes. "I was able to get out of the snow only when the avalanche stopped," said Kumar, adding that it felt like his second …

Breaking: Uttarakhand Rescue Operation Continues on 3rd Day, Four Workers Still Trapped in Chamoli Avalanche
3 weeks, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

50 rescued, four dead in Uttarakhand avalanche
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Saw deluge of snow rolling towards us: Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror
3 weeks, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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'
4 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 …

At least four dead as massive avalanche hits Himalayan construction workers
Top News
4 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 …

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

Avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarakhand: 33 workers rescued, 22 still trapped
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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?
1 month 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
1 month 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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1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

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

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, …

1 foreign skier killed and 3 rescued after avalanche hits popular ski resort in Indian-held Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

1 foreign skier killed and 3 rescued after avalanche hits popular ski resort in Indian-held Kashmir

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 A foreign skier was killed …

‘We were hungry, but we never lost hope’: Survivors describe how 17-day India tunnel rescue unfolded
1 year, 4 months ago

‘We were hungry, but we never lost hope’: Survivors describe how 17-day India tunnel rescue unfolded

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. The workers were all freed on Tuesday night after …

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