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

Friday, 28 February 2025
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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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...

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