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

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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 on Friday, burying more than 50 people under thick layers of snow. जनपद चमोली में माणा गांव के निकट BRO द्वारा संचालित निर्माण कार्य के दौरान हिमस्खलन की वजह से कई मजदूरों के दबने का दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ। ITBP, BRO और अन्य बचाव दलों द्वारा राहत एवं बचाव कार्य संचालित किया जा रहा है। भगवान बदरी विशाल से सभी श्रमिक भाइयों के सुरक्षित होने की… — Pushkar Singh Dhami February 28, 2025 But what triggers an avalanche?

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​Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan States
2 weeks, 4 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 …

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos
2 weeks, 4 days ago

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos

Hindustan Times  

LA wildfires to Alaska's avalanche deaths: US struggles with extreme weather | Photos Extreme weather, like intense heat, dry conditions, and heavy snowstorms, has fueled recent disasters like the LA wildfires and avalanche deaths in the US.. 1 / 10 View Photos in a new improved layout Three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were …

Avalanche hits Jammu and Kashmir's Sonamarg | Watch viral video
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Activists blame 'administrative negligence' for deaths in Uttarakhnad avalanche
3 weeks 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 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 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, 1 day 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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3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 2 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 …

Uttarakhand Avalanche: Survivors recount horror as rescue ops continue
3 weeks, 2 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
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3 weeks, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Saw deluge of snow rolling towards us: Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror
3 weeks, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

India avalanche rescue operation ends as eighth and final body found
3 weeks, 2 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 …

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

Uttarakhand Chamoli avalanche: Hope and despair at the homes of trapped workers
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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

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

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

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 33 Labourers Rescued, 22 Still Trapped Amid Heavy Snowfall; CM Dhami Briefs HM Shah
3 weeks, 4 days 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Badrinath avalanche: Video surfaces as over 50 workers remain trapped after glacier burst
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Avalanche strikes Uttarakhand's Badrinath, 16 of 57 trapped workers rescued
3 weeks, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Uttarakhand: Avalanche warning issued for 24 hours in Chamoli district
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand: Avalanche warning issued for 24 hours in Chamoli district

India TV News  

Uttarakhand: The Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, today issued an orange alert for an avalanche at an altitude of over 3,000 metres in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district over the next 24 hours. Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority Joint Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Obaidullah Ansari wrote to the district magistrate of Chamoli and drew …

Panic grips pilgrims as avalanche stops short of Kedarnath temple
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Panic grips pilgrims as avalanche stops short of Kedarnath temple

New Indian Express  

DEHRADUN: A massive avalanche hit the Gandhi Sarovar located four kilometres above the Kedarnath Dham early Sunday morning. Devotees who went to the temple this morning captured the avalanche, which occurred around 5 am near the Chorabari glacier, on their mobile phones. The District Disaster Management Officer of Rudraprayag, Nandan Singh Rajwar, shared information received from Sector Officer Kedarnath with …

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, …

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China
1 year, 2 months ago

3 killed, dozens buried in landslide in southwest China

Hindustan Times  

Dozens of people were buried and three confirmed killed when a landslide struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China on Monday. The landslide took place at 5:51 am in the province's northeastern Zhenxiong County {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The pre-dawn landslide buried 18 homes and sparked the evacuation of more than 200 people when it struck in Zhenxiong …

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 …

Avalanche hits mountains behind Kedarnath temple - Watch terrifying VIDEO
1 year, 9 months ago

Avalanche hits mountains behind Kedarnath temple - Watch terrifying VIDEO

India TV News  

Avalanche hits mountains behind Kedarnath temple - Watch terrifying VIDEO Video of the avalanche showed huge mass of ice and rocks sliding down the mountain behind the Kedarnath temple. Kedarnath avalanche: A massive avalance hit the mountains behind Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand on Thursday. Video of the avalanche tweeted by news agency PTI showed huge mass of ice and rocks …

Avalanche warning issued for 4 districts in Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 11 months ago

Avalanche warning issued for 4 districts in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority on Sunday issued an avalanche warning for 4 districts in the next 24 hours. Avalanche warning issued for 4 districts in Jammu and Kashmir The state disaster management authority said that a 'low danger level' avalanche is likely to occur above 3200 to 3500 meters above sea level over Doda, Kishtwar, Bandipora and …

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