The avalanche struck on Friday in the village of Mana, located near the Tibetan border. More than 50 individuals buried under the snow and debris have been rescued so far; however, according to a statement by the Indian Army, four wounded workers have succumbed to injuries. Helicopters are actively engaged in searching for five individuals who are still missing in the Himalayan region.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed that rescue teams are fully committed to the relief efforts, emphasizing the government's resolve to support those impacted during this crisis. Videos shared on social media platforms on Friday exhibit the strenuous efforts of rescuers, who were seen carrying injured individuals on stretchers and navigating through deep snowfall, despite more snow continuing to fall.
Gaurav Kunwar, a former member of the village council in Mana, described the area affected by the avalanche as primarily a "migratory area," where typically no permanent residents reside. He noted, "Only laborers working on border roads stay there in the winter," and that there is some military presence in the region. He also indicated that heavy rainfall had been reported for two consecutive days prior to the avalanche, adding to the region's peril.
The India Meteorological Department issued warnings of impending heavy rainfall and snowfall in the northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, as well as Jammu and Kashmir. An orange alert has also been given for snowfall across several districts in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, indicating potential danger ahead.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami affirmed that rescue teams are fully committed to the relief efforts, emphasizing the government's resolve to support those impacted during this crisis. Videos shared on social media platforms on Friday exhibit the strenuous efforts of rescuers, who were seen carrying injured individuals on stretchers and navigating through deep snowfall, despite more snow continuing to fall.
Gaurav Kunwar, a former member of the village council in Mana, described the area affected by the avalanche as primarily a "migratory area," where typically no permanent residents reside. He noted, "Only laborers working on border roads stay there in the winter," and that there is some military presence in the region. He also indicated that heavy rainfall had been reported for two consecutive days prior to the avalanche, adding to the region's peril.
The India Meteorological Department issued warnings of impending heavy rainfall and snowfall in the northern states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, as well as Jammu and Kashmir. An orange alert has also been given for snowfall across several districts in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, indicating potential danger ahead.
