Rescue teams in Uttarakhand are working tirelessly after an avalanche claimed the lives of four road construction workers and left five individuals unaccounted for. Authorities are determined to assist those affected as adverse weather conditions continue to pose challenges.
Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives in Uttarakhand, Rescue Operations Ongoing
Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives in Uttarakhand, Rescue Operations Ongoing
A deadly avalanche in Uttarakhand, India, has left four dead and several others missing, leading to extensive rescue efforts in the area.
An avalanche in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand has tragically resulted in the death of at least four people, with many others still unaccounted for. The incident occurred on Friday in the village of Mana, located near the border with Tibet, where a group of road construction workers were engulfed by snow and debris.
Rescue operations commenced swiftly, with over 50 individuals reportedly rescued from the rubble. Unfortunately, the Indian army confirmed that four workers succumbed to their injuries in the aftermath of the avalanche. Air support has been mobilized, with helicopters deployed to locate five people who remain missing in the surrounding snowy terrain.
Uttarakhand's chief minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, reported that rescue teams were "continuously engaged in relief efforts" following the avalanche, which struck a camp belonging to the Border Roads Organisation. He emphasized the government's commitment to providing assistance during this critical time for those impacted by the disaster.
Dramatic footage shared on social media platform X illustrates the relentless efforts of rescuers, who traversed deep snow while carrying survivors on stretchers amidst ongoing snowfall. Gaurav Kunwar, a former village council member from Mana, noted that the avalanche struck in an area typically populated by seasonal laborers and military personnel, as local residents generally migrate during the winter months.
Additionally, the India Meteorological Department issued warnings of heavy rain and snowfall across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. The officials forecast further inclement weather, prompting the issuance of orange alerts for several districts in the affected areas.
