Over 40 Workers Missing After Avalanche in Himalayan Region of India

Rescue operations are hindered by severe weather and blocked roads in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.

An avalanche struck a construction site in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, burying workers under snow and debris.
Rescuers have saved 15 workers, but 42 remain missing, with efforts ongoing despite challenging weather conditions.
Heavy snowfall and strong winds have blocked roads, delaying rescue teams and requiring snowplows to clear paths.
Authorities plan to deploy high-altitude rescue teams via helicopter as soon as weather conditions improve.
Experts link the increasing frequency and severity of such disasters to climate change and rapid development in fragile Himalayan ecosystems.