Uttarakhand Avalanche: 16 out of 57 trapped workers rescued so far, operation underway

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Of the 57 trapped Border Roads Organisation (BRO) construction workers, 16 have been rescued till now, after a massive avalanche struck near Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said on Friday.

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 03:52

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 41 Missing, 16 Rescued In Chamoli | Rescue Operations Underway

A devastating avalanche struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district near Mana village, trapping 57 construction workers under snow. While 16 people have been rescued, 41 remain missing. The avalanche has blocked roads, delaying rescue efforts. ITBP, Army, SDRF, and NDRF teams are working tirelessly to reach the site. BRO officials confirm the area is inaccessible, with no mobile or radio connectivity. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured all possible assistance. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, as hopes remain high for further rescues. Uttarakhand Avalanche: #UttarakhandAvalanche #ChamoliDisaster #RescueMission #AvalancheAlert #UttarakhandNews #ChamoliAvalanche #BRO #ITBP #SDRF #NDRF #NaturalDisaster #ManaVillage #TrappedWorkers #DisasterResponse #BreakingNews #EmergencyRescue #UttarakhandUpdates #RoadsBlocked #SurvivorSearch #MountainRescue ~HT.96~GR.124~HT.96~

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Mana, Chamoli

Village in Chamoli of Uttrakhand

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