Badrinath Avalanche: 33 Workers Rescued So Far, 24 Still Trapped | Top Points

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Last Updated:February 28, 2025, 21:22 IST

Uttarakhand Avalanche: There were a total of 57 workers, of which 32 have been rescued successfully and sent to the army camp near Mana village.

Badrinath Avalanche: 41 Trapped, Helicopters Grounded Due to Heavy Snowfall. (Image: News18)

Rescue operations are underway in Badrinath in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp on Friday, trapping around 24 workers under the snow. The incident took place near the border village of Mana, about five kilometres from the Badrinath temple.

There were a total of 57 workers, of which 33 have been rescued successfully and sent to the army camp near Mana village in critical condition, an official said.

Responding to the current situation, Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Suman said, “The situation there is difficult as there is continuous snowfall in the area. A team of 65 people is engaged in the rescue mission. Operation is underway to rescue those trapped. We have made a demand for Army helicopters. Rescued persons have been admitted to ITBP hospital in Mana."

Helicopters Grounded Due To Bad Weather

Due to the ongoing weather conditions, helicopter service cannot be used. “Rescue mission is underway. Due to inclement weather, helicopter service cannot be used. We are trying to rescue the labourers. The offices of the PM and home minister are in touch with us," Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

33 Workers Rescued So Far

District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari informed that out of 57 workers trapped in the avalanche, 33 workers have been rescued.

Chief Minister Dhami Reacts

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the rescue operations are being carried out by the teams of BRO and ITBP, and other agencies. Dhami assured that everyone that will be rescued as soon as possible. He also informed that the Prime Minister’s Office and the Home Minister’s Office are in constant touch with him.

“Sad news has been received about several workers being trapped due to an avalanche during a construction project operated by BRO near Mana village in Chamoli district. Rescue and relief operations are being carried out by ITBP, BRO, and other rescue teams. Praying to Lord Badri Vishal for the safety of all the workers," he posted on X.

जनपद चमोली में माणा गांव के निकट BRO द्वारा संचालित निर्माण कार्य के दौरान हिमस्खलन की वजह से कई मजदूरों के दबने का दुःखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ।ITBP, BRO और अन्य बचाव दलों द्वारा राहत एवं बचाव कार्य संचालित किया जा रहा है।
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— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) February 28, 2025

Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh both spoke to Chief Minister Dhami regarding the glacier burst in Chamoli and assured all possible assistance to the affected.

Helpline Numbers Issued

मुख्यमंत्री श्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी के निर्देशानुसार जनपद चमोली के माणा के निकट हुई हिमस्खलन की घटना के दृष्टिगत शासन द्वारा हेल्पलाइन नंबर जारी किए गए है।उत्तराखण्ड शासन द्वारा निम्नवत् हेल्पलाइन नंबर जारी किए गए है।
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