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Uttarakhand avalanche: What is it, how does it happen, and what led to the disaster

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 4 March 2025
On March 2, 2025, a devastating avalanche at the Border Roads Organisation camp in Uttarakhand killed at least eight people and left many injured. Despite challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain, 46 workers were rescued. Avalanches present a consistent threat in the region due to its sloping topography, heavy snowfall, and construction activities.
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