Uttarakhand Avalanche: 14 More Labourers Rescued, 8 Remain Trapped
Breaking News: Search and Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Uncertain Weather Conditions
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, relief officials reported that 14 more labourers were rescued from the snow that engulfed a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in the high-altitude Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, following the deadly avalanche that occurred on Friday morning.
The Latest Developments: Search and Rescue Operations Continue
As of now, 47 of the 55 labourers who were trapped under the avalanche have been rescued. This is a significant breakthrough in the rescue operation, which was suspended on Friday night due to rain and snowfall. The remaining eight labourers are still trapped, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
Timeline of the Rescue Operation
- Friday morning: An avalanche hit the BRO camp between Mana and Badrinath, trapping 55 labourers.
- Friday night: 33 labourers were rescued, and the operation was suspended due to bad weather.
- Saturday, March 1, 2025: Weather clears, and choppers join the rescue operation.
- Saturday, March 1, 2025: Additional 14 labourers are rescued, bringing the total number of rescued workers to 47.
Rescue Efforts: Challenges and Obstacles
The search and rescue operation has been hindered by rain and snowfall, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach the trapped labourers. The high altitude and treacherous terrain have also posed significant challenges for the rescue teams.
MIA Labourers: Concerns and Hopes
Concerns are growing for the 8 labourers who remain trapped, with some reportedly being in critical condition. Rescue officials are working tirelessly to locate and extract them, and the weather forecast is crucial to their progress.
What We Know So Far
- 47 out of 55 labourers have been rescued.
- 8 labourers are still trapped under the avalanche.
- The trapped labourers are from various states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, among others.
- More than 65 personnel are engaged in the rescue operation, including Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel.
Conclusion
The rescue operation at the avalanche site is ongoing, with all efforts focusing on locating and extracting the remaining 8 trapped labourers. As the weather improves, rescue teams are working tirelessly to make progress. Our thoughts are with the families of the trapped workers and the entire nation is hoping for a successful completion of the rescue operation.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
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