47 out of 55 people rescued: Chamoli DM on U’khand avalanche
Uttarakhand, a state in the northern part of India, has been hit by a devastating avalanche in Mana village of Chamoli district, leaving 55 workers trapped. The disaster has sparked a massive rescue operation, with four choppers of the Indian Army being used to rescue the stranded workers. According to the District Magistrate, Sandeep Tiwari, 47 workers have been rescued so far, while the remaining eight are still trapped.
The avalanche occurred at a labor camp in the Mana village, which is located at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. The camp was occupied by workers who were engaged in construction work on a highway project. The sudden and unexpected avalanche caught the workers off guard, leading to the tragic incident.
The rescue operation is being spearheaded by the Indian Army, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. The teams are working tirelessly to reach the trapped workers and bring them to safety.
“We are using four choppers of the Indian Army in the rescue operations,” said District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari. “The rescue teams are facing challenging conditions due to the harsh weather and difficult terrain, but we are doing our best to rescue all the trapped workers.”
The rescue operation is a complex one, with the rescue teams having to navigate through treacherous terrain and inclement weather conditions. The workers who were rescued so far are being taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
The avalanche has also caused significant damage to the labor camp, with several tents and infrastructure being destroyed. The incident has also disrupted the construction work on the highway project, which is a major infrastructure project in the region.
The Uttarakhand government has announced an inquiry into the incident, with a team of officials being sent to the site to investigate the cause of the avalanche. The government has also promised to provide all necessary assistance to the families of the trapped workers.
The rescue operation is ongoing, with the rescue teams working around the clock to rescue the remaining eight workers. The situation is being closely monitored by the state government and the central government, with both providing all necessary support to the rescue teams.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with people expressing concern for the safety of the trapped workers. The Uttarakhand government has urged people to remain calm and asked them to cooperate with the rescue teams.
The rescue operation is a testament to the bravery and dedication of the rescue teams, who are risking their lives to save the trapped workers. The incident has also highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness and the need for infrastructure projects to be carried out with safety being the top priority.
As the rescue operation continues, the people of Uttarakhand are hoping for the safe rescue of the remaining eight workers. The incident is a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of being prepared for disasters.
