BREAKING: 4 Dead in Uttarakhand Avalanche As Rescue Ops Continue, Another Worker Critical

Chamoli: A total of 55 BRO construction workers were buried under the snow after an avalanche hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. Out of the 55 workers, 50 have been rescued, and out of these rescued workers, four have unfortunately lost their lives, while one remains critical.

Uttarakhand Avalanche: Indian Army Confirms Death of 4 Workers

As the rescue operations in the Mana village of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand continue following an avalanche, the Indian Army has confirmed the death of four workers who had been rescued earlier. Among the 50 workers who have been rescued, 11 have been taken to the Army hospital in Jyotirmath. One of these individuals is in critical condition, while some are suffering from fractures and others have sustained minor injuries. Four BRO workers have succumbed; the vital signs of all the patients remain stable, and specialist doctors at the hospital are conducting the necessary examinations.

Rescue Operations Underway, 5 Workers Still Buried Under the Snow

The Indian Army, SDRF and NDRF teams have been deployed since yesterday and are braving the extreme temperatures to continue the rescue operations and save the BRO workers trapped under the snow. Out of 55 workers who were buried after the avalanche, 50 have been rescued and attempts are being made to evacuate the remaining five workers. 

An avalanche struck the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp situated between Mana and Badrinath early on Friday, around 5:30 to 6 am. The incident buried workers inside eight containers and a shed, as reported by the Army. Rain and snowfall hindered rescue operations on Friday, forcing a suspension of the efforts as night approached. However, with improved weather conditions on Saturday, helicopter assistance was integrated into the rescue mission.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Conducts Aerial Survey, Meets Injured Workers

On Saturday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami carried out an aerial inspection of the regions impacted by the avalanche close to Mana village in the Chamoli district. He also visited Joshimath to meet with the injured Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel who were rescued from the scene and taken to the military hospital in Joshimath for medical care.

PM Modi Reviews Ongoing Rescue Operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also taken stock of the situation and has reviewed the ongoing rescue operations. In a post on ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter), Uttarakhand CM said, “Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji spoke on the phone and took information about the rescue operation being carried out to safely evacuate the workers trapped in Mana of Chamoli district.”