Tragedy in Uttarakhand: Avalanche traps dozens of workers
A tragic snow avalanche occurred in the state of Uttarakhand, India, burying many people. Rescue services are conducting intensive operations to reach the victims.
Indian media reported that at least 57 people were trapped in a snow avalanche that descended on a national highway in Badrinath Dham, in the northern state of Uttarakhand. Local authorities have stated that a rescue operation is underway on the route connecting Mana to Ghastoli. The services are trying to locate people buried under the mounds of snow.
Uttarakhand, known for its mountainous terrain, often experiences extreme weather conditions, making rescue operations difficult. The current priority is to reach the victims and provide them with necessary assistance quickly.
Avalanche in India: At least several dozen people trapped under the snow
Residents of the region are asked to avoid travelling in the avalanche-prone area. The situation is unstable, and there may be further snow slides, possibly resulting in more victims.
The snow slipped on Friday after heavy snowfall. The victims are primarily workers employed in road work.
The workers were clearing the road of snow. The avalanche descended on their campsite, set up near the work site. Emergency services, the local community, and humanitarian organizations rushed to help. So far, several people have been freed.
Officials reported on Friday that more than 55 workers were trapped under the snow on a national highway in Uttarakhand after an avalanche descended on Badrinath Dham following intense snowfall.
The Border Roads Organisation's administration and teams rushed to the site to conduct the rescue operation. As disaster management secretary Vinod Suman stated, the operation aims to search the snow mound. Rescuers estimate that more than 40 people may still be under the snow.
