Uttarakhand avalanche updates: Heavy snowfall halts operations to rescue workers
- Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: The Indian Army said 55 Border Roads Organisation workers were trapped under snow after an avalanche on Friday morning.
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Four to five workers remain trapped a day after 49 out of 55 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers were rescued from an avalanche in Mana, a high-altitude village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The rescue operation continued on Saturday but was temporarily halted as night fell over the snow-covered terrain. ...Read More
A list released by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority identified the trapped workers as belonging to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, among other states. However, 10 workers’ states of origin were not specified.
According to an Army public relations officer (PRO), four of the rescued workers are in critical condition. All 33 rescued labourers have been shifted to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp in Mana for medical care.
Mana, located three kilometres from Badrinath, is the last village on the India-Tibet border at an altitude of 3,200 meters.
Footage from the site shows rescue teams struggling through deep snow in a landscape completely blanketed in white.
The rescue operation was suspended due to worsening weather conditions and the risk of additional avalanches. Two smaller avalanches had already followed the initial one.
The avalanche struck between 5.30 am and 6 am, burying workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the Army. More than 100 personnel from the Ibex Brigade, trained for high-altitude rescues, were deployed. The teams included doctors and ambulances.
Rescue efforts remain difficult due to continuous snowfall, rain, and darkness. Chamoli's disaster management officer N K Joshi said that while Army and ITBP teams stationed in Mana had been working since morning, reinforcements from outside were unable to reach the site because of severe weather conditions.
Local villagers noted that the accident site is prone to avalanches during winter and that the BRO camp is usually closed at this time of the year.
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- Mar 01, 2025 10:49 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Heavy snowfall halts rescue operations, relief teams on standby
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: The search and rescue operations for the five missing Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers have been temporarily halted at the site of the avalanche-hit Mana area of Chamoli district following heavy snowfall and poor weather conditions, a senior officer said.
“4 bodies have been recovered and 4-5 persons are trapped. All others have been rescued and are under medical care,” said the ITBP PRO.
- Mar 01, 2025 08:51 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: 24 under treatment in Joshimath
Chamoli District Magistrate, Sandeep Tiwari on Saturday said that 24 rescued Border Road Organisation (BRO) workers have been receiving treatment in Joshimath while one of the individuals has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh via air ambulance after an injury in his spine, reported ANI.
- Mar 01, 2025 06:50 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Drone-based buried object detection system to be used for search
A drone-based intelligent buried object detection system will be airlifted by the Indian Air Force for deployment in search and rescue operations of the five other missing Border Road Organization (BRO) workers following the avalanche in the Mana area of Chamoli, ANI reported.
- Mar 01, 2025 05:14 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: CM Dhami meets rescued workers
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the workers undergoing treatment at the Army Hospital and inquired about their well-being.
He directed the District Magistrate that there should be no shortage of necessary resources in the search and rescue operation and said the Central Government is also providing all the necessary assistance.
- Mar 01, 2025 04:18 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Four workers died
Four workers died on Saturday as rescuers raced against time to save the remaining labourers after an avalanche hit a BRO camp in the high-altitude Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district.
Six helicopters, including three of the Indian Army Aviation, two of the IAF and one civil copter hired by the Army, are engaged in the rescue operations, an Army spokesperson said.
- Mar 01, 2025 03:29 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Search on for 5 amid bad weather
55 Border Roads Organisation workers were trapped under the avalanche on Friday. 50 were extricated from the snow and search for the remaining five workers is underway. READ FULL STORY
- Mar 01, 2025 02:27 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: 49 out of 55 trapped workers rescued
Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari provided an update on the ongoing rescue operations in Chamoli on Saturday, stating that 49 out of 55 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers have been rescued, while six individuals remain missing.
Speaking to ANI, Tiwari gave an update on the ongoing rescue operation and said, “49 workers have been rescued. 27 have been brought to Joshimath Army Hospital; all are stable.”
- Mar 01, 2025 01:26 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: 1 worker dies as rescue operation continues for remaining trapped workers, PTI reports citing sources
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: One Border Roads Organisation (BRO) worker has died as rescue efforts continue to locate the remaining trapped workers, news agency PTI reported, citing sources. Earlier, officials stated that 49 out of the 55 trapped workers had been rescued, with six still awaiting evacuation.
- Mar 01, 2025 01:17 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Snowfall covers the mountains in Chamoli amid rescue op in Mana
Fresh snowfall over the past two days has blanketed the mountains in Chamoli district on Saturday.
An avalanche struck the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp between Mana and Badrinath early Friday, between 5:30 am and 6 am, burying workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the Army.
- Mar 01, 2025 12:17 pm IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to review the ongoing rescue operations in Chamoli district.
CM Dhami shared on X, "Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji spoke on the phone and took information about the rescue operation being carried out to safely evacuate the workers trapped in Mana of Chamoli district."
He further stated, "He also took detailed information on the situation of rain and snowfall in the state. During this, the Prime Minister assured that the central government will provide all possible assistance to deal with any emergency."
- Mar 01, 2025 11:43 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: AIIMS Rishikesh prepared to airlift injured BRO workers
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: AIIMS Rishikesh is on standby to airlift and treat Border Roads Organization (BRO) workers injured in the Chamoli avalanche if required, news agency ANI reported citing officials on Saturday.
Meenu Singh, Director of AIIMS-Rishikesh, said, "...We are in touch with the hospitals where injured BRO workers are receiving treatment. We have not received any requisition yet, but if needed, we are ready to take those injured, and we will airlift them..."
Authorities have so far rescued 47 out of 55 workers trapped under the snow after the avalanche near Mana Village in Chamoli district. Seven rescued workers are currently receiving treatment, while three with serious injuries remain in stable condition, officials confirmed
- Mar 01, 2025 11:15 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: CM Dhami visits injured workers airlifted to Joshimath
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturdamet an injured worker who was airlifted to Joshimath. Among the rescued BRO (Border Roads Organisation) workers, three are receiving treatment at the Army Hospital in Joshimath. So far, 47 out of the 55 trapped workers have been rescued.
- Mar 01, 2025 10:54 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: ‘PMO assured all possible help,’ says CM Dhami
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in regular contact with state authorities and has promised full support.
So far, 47 out of 55 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers have been safely evacuated from the avalanche-hit Mana village in Chamoli district, while the Indian Army has rescued 14 civilians.
Speaking to reporters in Dehradun, CM Dhami said, "We are trying to rescue the (BRO) workers as soon as possible. I had a telephonic conversation with PM Modi, and he has assured all the possible help... The PMO is in constant touch with us. 14 more people have been rescued, and all are doing well, the rest will be rescued soon."
- Mar 01, 2025 10:13 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says ‘We are in continuous touch with Uttarakhand Govt’
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: As rescue operations continue in Chamoli to save the remaining workers trapped after the Uttarakhand avalanche, UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak assured ongoing efforts. He stated, "Uttarakhand Govt is making continuous efforts to rescue workers from Uttar Pradesh who are trapped in the incident (avalanche) there. We are in continuous touch with Uttarakhand Govt. We pray to God for their safe return to home. We are also in touch with the relatives of the workers..."
- Mar 01, 2025 09:55 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Rescue operation is underway in Mana area of Chamoli
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Rescue operations continue in the Mana area of Chamoli, with the injured being airlifted to the Army Hospital. Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari provided an update, saying, “... Today, we have shifted the injured to Joshimath Army Hospital. They are stable. NDRF team is present here. As the weather is clear now, we hope the rescue operations will now speed up."
- Mar 01, 2025 09:39 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: 14 civilians rescued as weather offers slight respite
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: The Indian Army rescued 14 civilians from the avalanche site on Friday morning. With the weather easing slightly, three injured personnel were airlifted to Joshimath for treatment. Search and rescue efforts continue beyond 24 hours.
- Mar 01, 2025 08:12 am IST
Rishikesh-Badrinath highway blocked near Karnaprayag
The Rishikesh-Badrinath highway has been blocked near Karnaprayag since last night due to falling debris. Ongoing rainfall has caused blockages at multiple points.
- Mar 01, 2025 07:57 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Chamoli Police releases a list of names of 55 workers
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Chamoli Police released a list of 55 workers trapped in an avalanche in Mana on Friday. While 33 have been rescued, concerns grow for the remaining 22 as night halted rescue efforts.
- Mar 01, 2025 07:07 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Uttarakhand CM Dhami visits disaster control room
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the disaster control room on Friday evening to assess the situation and directed officials to speed up the rescue operation.
He has been closely monitoring and reviewing the ongoing efforts, reaffirming the state government's commitment to ensuring the safety and support of all affected individuals.
Dhami said that all agencies are working on a war footing to carry out relief and rescue operations, assuring that the stranded workers will be evacuated soon.
He also urged the NDRF, SDRF, ITBP, and Army to collaborate efficiently in clearing the snow.
- Mar 01, 2025 06:29 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: CM Dhami announces temporary control room in Joshimath
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday announced the establishment of a temporary control room in Joshimath to facilitate better monitoring of the ongoing rescue operations following the avalanche that trapped 52 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers.
"PMO, HMO, and RMO are constantly taking updates on the situation. Indian Air Force helicopters are also kept on standby, and they will get to work as soon as the weather clears. Some rescue teams are also going by road. We will set up a temporary control room in Joshimath," Dhami told reporters.
He also mentioned that the state government has set up a helpline to assist the families of the trapped workers, who belong to various states.
"Since the workers who are trapped have come from different states, we have issued helpline numbers for them. We are just praying that everyone comes out safe," he added.
- Mar 01, 2025 06:25 am IST
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Rescue operation continues to save 22 more workers
Uttarakhand avalanche live updates: Uttarakhand's disaster management secretary, Vinod Kumar Suman, said that 33 trapped labourers have been rescued, while 22 remain unaccounted for amid severe weather conditions.
Providing a correction to earlier reports, Suman clarified that two of the initially reported 57 trapped workers were actually on leave, bringing the actual number of those caught in the avalanche at the BRO camp to 55.
Of these, 33 have been rescued, while efforts continue to locate the remaining 22, he added.
According to a list released by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority, the trapped workers belong to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, among other states. However, the list does not specify the home states of 10 labourers.
Suman acknowledged the difficulties posed by the deep snow, which is nearly seven feet high near the avalanche site. Despite the challenges, he said, more than 65 personnel are actively involved in the rescue efforts.