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Uttarakhand avalanche: Activists link disaster to administrative negligence

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 4 March 2025
Eight workers died in an avalanche that struck a BRO camp in Mana, Uttarakhand, despite prior warnings from the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE). Activists blame administrative negligence and reckless construction in avalanche-prone areas. Authorities failed to act on alerts, leading to the tragedy. Experts warn that such disasters will continue unless safety measures are enforced. The incident highlights the need for better disaster preparedness and stricter regulations in vulnerable regions.
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