An avalanche struck a BRO camp near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Badrinath, trapping 55 workers who were clearing snow for army movement.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Mar 1, 2025
After intensive rescue operations over 24 hours, 47 workers have been safely rescued while 8 remain trapped as of Saturday morning.
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Rescue teams face significant challenges including seven-foot snow depths, small subsequent avalanches, and initially poor weather conditions.
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The Indian Army deployed over 100 personnel from Ibex Brigade, including doctors and equipment, responding swiftly to the emergency.
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Three critically injured personnel were airlifted from Mana to Joshimath for urgent medical care as weather conditions slightly improved.
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The trapped workers come from various states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Nepal.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are monitoring the situation, with both assuring all possible central assistance.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is personally monitoring rescue efforts and was planning to visit the Chamoli site as weather improved.
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The NDRF sent 28 additional personnel to assist with rescue operations as visibility improved on the second day.
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The avalanche buried workers inside eight containers and one shed at 7:15 am on Friday, with rescue teams working strategically due to ongoing avalanche risks.