22 missing after avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarakhand

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An avalanche hit an Army construction site near Mana village, India-China border, trapping 55 workers under six feet of snow. Twenty-two workers remain missing while 33 were rescued amid heavy snowfall and extreme conditions. Rescue operations continue, and affected workers are being treated.

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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

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