Avalanche Strikes Chamoli, 57 BRO Workers Trapped; Rescue Efforts Underway
Avalanche Strikes Chamoli, 57 BRO Workers Trapped; Rescue Efforts Underway
Chamoli, Uttarakhand: At least 47 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers are feared trapped after a massive avalanche hit the Mana region in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Friday, officials reported. Rescue teams are facing challenging conditions due to heavy snowfall as efforts continue to locate the missing workers.
According to officials, 57 workers engaged in road construction were caught in the avalanche, with 10 rescued and sent to an army camp near Mana in critical condition. Rescue operations are being carried out by ITBP, BRO, and local authorities.
“A massive avalanche has occurred near the BRO camp in the border area of Mana, trapping 57 workers. So far, 10 workers have been rescued and shifted to the army camp in critical condition,” said Uttarakhand Police spokesperson Nilesh Anand Bharne.
BRO Executive Engineer CR Meena confirmed that ambulances have been dispatched, but heavy snowfall is hampering access to the site.
Expressing concern, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated on social media that relief and rescue operations are in full swing, while praying for the safety of the trapped workers.
