An avalanche struck near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, trapping 57 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers. As of February 28, 2025, 32 workers have been safely rescued, while 25 remain trapped, with ongoing rescue operations.
Rescue Efforts: Uttarakhand Disaster Management Department is conducting relief operations on a war footing.
Emergency Helpline Numbers: 8218867005, 9058441404, 0135 2664315, Toll-Free: 1070
The avalanche occurred six kilometers from Badrinath Dham, affecting a GREF camp of BRO. Search and rescue operations continue to save the remaining trapped workers.
