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A massive avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp between Mana and Badrinath on Friday (February 28) morning, initially burying 57 personnel.
Authorities have successfully rescued 32 individuals so far, according to Chamoli District Magistrate, as reported by PTI.
The avalanche occurred near Mana Pass, approximately 52 km north of Badrinath Dham and over 310 km from Dehradun. The Uttarakhand government, along with ITBP and other agencies, has launched a large-scale rescue operation to evacuate those still trapped.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured that the state’s disaster management teams and the administration are on high alert.
"Efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of all those affected," he stated.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Dhami to assess the situation, emphasizing that the priority remains the safe evacuation of all stranded personnel.
Vinod Suman, Uttarakhand’s Disaster Management Secretary, highlighted the challenges posed by ongoing snowfall in the region.
"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," he told ANI.
The Indian Army has mobilized additional medical resources from Joshimath to Mana to aid in the rescue efforts. However, continuous snowfall has hampered road clearance operations between Joshimath and Mana.
According to officials, two mild avalanches followed the major snowslide, making the site extremely vulnerable. Rescue operations have been temporarily halted due to the risk of further avalanches and will resume once weather conditions improve.
The head of Mana village told PTI that in previous years, the BRO camp would be shifted to Badrinath during winter. However, due to scant snowfall earlier this season, the camp was not relocated this time. The avalanche originated from the Nar mountain, which forms part of the landscape surrounding the revered Badrinath shrine.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, with all efforts focused on rescuing those still trapped under the snow.
Authorities have successfully rescued 32 individuals so far, according to Chamoli District Magistrate, as reported by PTI.
The avalanche occurred near Mana Pass, approximately 52 km north of Badrinath Dham and over 310 km from Dehradun. The Uttarakhand government, along with ITBP and other agencies, has launched a large-scale rescue operation to evacuate those still trapped.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured that the state’s disaster management teams and the administration are on high alert.
"Efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of all those affected," he stated.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Dhami to assess the situation, emphasizing that the priority remains the safe evacuation of all stranded personnel.
Vinod Suman, Uttarakhand’s Disaster Management Secretary, highlighted the challenges posed by ongoing snowfall in the region.
"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," he told ANI.
The Indian Army has mobilized additional medical resources from Joshimath to Mana to aid in the rescue efforts. However, continuous snowfall has hampered road clearance operations between Joshimath and Mana.
According to officials, two mild avalanches followed the major snowslide, making the site extremely vulnerable. Rescue operations have been temporarily halted due to the risk of further avalanches and will resume once weather conditions improve.
The head of Mana village told PTI that in previous years, the BRO camp would be shifted to Badrinath during winter. However, due to scant snowfall earlier this season, the camp was not relocated this time. The avalanche originated from the Nar mountain, which forms part of the landscape surrounding the revered Badrinath shrine.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, with all efforts focused on rescuing those still trapped under the snow.
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