February 28th 2025.
A tragic incident took place in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Friday, when a massive avalanche swept through the area, trapping 42 workers who were involved in road construction near the Mana village, located near the India-Tibet border. It has been reported that there were a total of 57 workers present at the site at the time of the disaster, but thankfully, 15 of them have been rescued and are currently receiving medical attention at an army camp near Mana. The rescued workers are said to be in critical condition, and rescue efforts are still ongoing to save the remaining workers who are still trapped under layers of snow.
Multiple agencies, including the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the Border Roads Organisation, the National Disaster Response Force, and the State Disaster Response Force, are working together to carry out the rescue operation in a coordinated manner. The avalanche occurred just 3 km ahead of the famous Badrinath Dham, near a BRO camp where the workers were working hard to clear snow from the road for the smooth movement of the army. However, despite the swift response and mobilization of rescue teams, the heavy snowfall has made it difficult to reach the site. The treacherous road conditions have also delayed the arrival of ambulances, although efforts are being made to clear the blocked routes and ensure the timely evacuation of those who are still trapped.
The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, expressed his deep concern for the workers caught in the avalanche and assured that all necessary assistance was being provided. He said, "It is saddening to hear about the workers who have been buried under the avalanche while working on BRO's construction project near Mana village in Chamoli district." He also offered his prayers for their safety and urged everyone to pray for them.
District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari has also instructed officials to expedite the rescue operation. He confirmed that the avalanche had occurred near the Border Roads Organisation camp between Mana village and Mana Pass, where 57 workers were working to clear the snow for the army's movement. So far, there have been no reported fatalities. Rescue teams from the ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF have been deployed to the site, and a team from the SDRF has been dispatched from Joshimath. Another high-altitude rescue team is also on standby at Sahastradhara helipad, ready to be deployed once the weather conditions improve. The army has also been contacted to help clear the blocked route in Lambagad.
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for various hilly regions, including Uttarakhand. They have predicted extremely heavy rainfall of up to 20 cm until late Friday night. It is essential for everyone living in these areas to take necessary precautions and stay safe. Our thoughts are with the workers who are still trapped, and we hope that they are rescued soon. Let's pray for their safety and the well-being of all those involved in the rescue operation.
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