India avalanche buries dozens prompting massive search and rescue mission
At least four people have died of the 50 workers pulled from the avalanche, officials said. Five others remain missing or trapped.
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 remains underway after dozens of workers became trapped after a deadly avalanche in the Himalayan Mountains of India on Wednesday.
The slide occurred about 4 miles from Badrinathn Dam in the Chamoli District, according to Indian government officials.
As of Saturday, officials said 50 of 55 workers have been rescued. At least four people have died, according to an Indian news agency cited by Reuters.
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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.
Most of the rescued are being taken to Jyotirmath, officials said. Some were injured, but officials did not give a count of how many or the extent of their injuries.
About 170 soldiers and medical teams were "working tirelessly in extremely challenging weather conditions," Indian Army officials posted on social media Friday. Weather conditions improved at the site on Saturday.