India avalanche buries dozens prompting massive search and rescue mission
So far, 33 workers have been rescued, but another 25 remain missing or trapped, officials said.
Massive avalanche buries dozens in India
An extensive search and rescue mission is underway after dozens of workers became trapped or missing after a massive avalanche in India on Wednesday.
BADRINATH DHAM, India -- A massive search and rescue mission is underway after dozens of workers became trapped or missing after a massive avalanche in India on Wednesday.
The slide occurred about 4 miles from Badrinathn Dam in the Chamoli District, according to Indian government officials.
So far, 33 workers have been rescued, but another 25 remain missing or trapped, officials said.
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Image 1 of 6Crews work to save victims of an avalanche that struck in India on Feb. 28, 2025. (Department of Information and Public Relations Uttarakhand Government)
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Image 2 of 6Crews work to save victims of an avalanche that struck in India on Feb. 28, 2025. (Department of Information and Public Relations Uttarakhand Government)
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Image 3 of 6Crews work to save victims of an avalanche that struck in India on Feb. 28, 2025. (Department of Information and Public Relations Uttarakhand Government)
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Image 4 of 6Crews work to save victims of an avalanche that struck in India on Feb. 28, 2025. (Department of Information and Public Relations Uttarakhand Government)
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Image 5 of 6Crews work to save victims of an avalanche that struck in India on Feb. 28, 2025. (Department of Information and Public Relations Uttarakhand Government)
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Image 6 of 6Crews work to save victims of an avalanche that struck in India on Feb. 28, 2025. (Department of Information and Public Relations Uttarakhand Government)
Photos and videos from the rescue area showed crews struggling to maneuver in deep accumulations as heavy snow continued to fall.
About 170 soldiers and medical teams "are working tirelessly in extremely challenging weather conditions," Indian Army officials posted on social media.
Updates to follow soon.