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22 missing after avalanche buries BRO camp in Uttarakhand

IndiaTimes Friday, 28 February 2025
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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News video: Uttarakhand Avalanche: 41 Missing, 16 Rescued In Chamoli | Rescue Operations Underway

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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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