CHAMOLI, March 1— At least four workers died and five remain missing after an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Mana, a high-altitude village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, early Friday morning.
The avalanche, which hit between 5:30 and 6 a.m., trapped 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the Army. Rescuers managed to extricate 50 people, while search efforts continue for the remaining five despite harsh weather conditions.
Sandeep Tiwari, Chamoli’s district magistrate, said the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel stationed in the area launched rescue operations immediately after the avalanche struck. “A massive avalanche hit the camp, trapping 55 workers. Teams responded quickly despite heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures,” he said.
Extreme weather, including continuous snowfall and poor visibility, has complicated rescue efforts. “The terrain is treacherous, and the snowfall is relentless, but we are doing everything possible to locate the missing workers,” an ITBP official said.
Rescue operations were temporarily suspended Friday night due to worsening conditions but resumed at first light on Saturday. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as search efforts continue.
1— At least four workers died and five remain missing after an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Mana, a high-altitude village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, early Friday morning.
The avalanche, which hit between 5:30 and 6 a.m., trapped 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the Army. Rescuers managed to extricate 50 people, while search efforts continue for the remaining five despite harsh weather conditions.
Sandeep Tiwari, Chamoli’s district magistrate, said the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel stationed in the area launched rescue operations immediately after the avalanche struck. “A massive avalanche hit the camp, trapping 55 workers. Teams responded quickly despite heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures,” he said.
Extreme weather, including continuous snowfall and poor visibility, has complicated rescue efforts. “The terrain is treacherous, and the snowfall is relentless, but we are doing everything possible to locate the missing workers,” an ITBP official said.
Rescue operations were temporarily suspended Friday night due to worsening conditions but resumed at first light on Saturday. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as search efforts continue.
