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Avalanche in Uttarakhand Leaves 4 Dead, Rescue Efforts Ongoing for Missing Workers

Over 50 workers have been rescued after an avalanche struck a campsite in Chamoli district, with search operations continuing for those still trapped.

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Uttarakhand Avalanche: 4 Dead Even As 5 Workers Still Missing After 24 Hours
Indian Army's swift response teams, comprising more than 100 people from the Ibex Brigade, especially trained in high altitude rescue operations, were immediately mobilised. The team included doctors and ambulances.
Army personnel during the rescue operation in Uttarakhand's Chamoli.

Overview

  • The avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) campsite near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district early Friday morning, burying 55 workers in snow-covered containers.
  • Rescue teams, including over 200 personnel and six helicopters, have saved 51 workers so far, with four confirmed dead and four still missing.
  • Treacherous conditions, including heavy snowfall, near-zero visibility, and freezing temperatures, have hampered rescue operations at the remote site, located at an altitude of 3,200 meters.
  • Ground-penetrating radar, sniffer dogs, and intensive patrolling are being used to locate three containers still buried under 6-7 feet of snow.
  • Evacuated workers are receiving treatment at army hospitals, with critical cases prioritized, while local medical facilities have been placed on high alert.