A terrible avalanche occurred in the small village of Mana, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. At least four workers lost their lives after being trapped under the snow. On Friday morning, 55 workers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) were caught in the avalanche. Thankfully, 50 of them were rescued, but search efforts are ongoing for the remaining five workers.
The avalanche struck the BRO camp between 5:30 AM and 6 AM, burying the workers under eight containers and a shed. Rescue teams have faced tough conditions, battling heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures while trying to reach the trapped workers.
Sandeep Tiwari, the district magistrate of Chamoli, reported that two of the workers were on leave when the avalanche hit. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Indian Army started rescue operations quickly, despite the bad weather. Rain and snow made it hard to work, so the efforts were paused as night fell.
On Saturday, the weather got a little better, and helicopters were sent in to help the rescue efforts. Six helicopters, including three from the Indian Army and two from the Indian Air Force, were used since the roads were blocked.
Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, visited the area by helicopter to see the damage. He spoke with one injured worker who was being airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Dhami reassured everyone that the government is doing everything possible to help the affected workers and ensure their safety.
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