Uttarakhand Badrinath Avalanche Highlights: 50 workers rescued, four die; search on for five labourers

Badrinath News LIVE: Chamoli District Magistrate, Sandeep Tiwari, on Saturday said that 24 rescued Border Road Organisation (BRO) workers have been receiving treatment in Joshimath while one of the individuals has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh via air ambulance after an injury in his spine.

The DM further said a search and rescue operation for the 5 missing people is underway and that the Army and NDRF are continuing their operations.

Speaking to ANI, on the Mana Avalanche, DM Chamoli, Sandeep Tiwari said, "50 out of 55 people have been rescued. 24 of them have been brought to Joshimath and are being treated here. One person with a spinal injury has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh via air ambulance and the rest of them will be brought tomorrow to Joshimath and treated according to their health conditions and injuries."

"A search and rescue operation for the 5 missing people is underway. The Army, NDRF is continuing their operations. We will provide you with the update as and when it comes," he said.

With ANI inputs.

Badrinath News LIVE: Atleast 50 workers have been pulled out of snow from the site of an avalanche-hit BRO camp in the Mana village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, reported PTI, but four of them died on Saturday. Search is on for five labourers said the officials.

Six helicopters, including three of the Indian Army Aviation, two of the IAF and one civil copter hired by the Army, are engaged in the rescue operations, an Army spokesperson said.

"Fifty labourers have been rescued out of which, unfortunately, four injured have been confirmed as fatal casualties while the search for the remaining five is underway," the Army spokesperson said.

Badrinath News LIVE: On the Mana Avalanche incident, DM Chamoli, Sandeep Tiwari said, as quoted by ANI, "50 out of 55 people have been rescued. 24 of them have been brought to Joshimath and are being treated here. One person with spinal injury has been sent to AIIMS Rishikesh via air ambulance... Search operation is on to find the remaining 5 people..."

Badrinath News LIVE: The IAF officials said, as ANI quoted, “Drone based Intelligent Buried Object detection system to be airlifted by the Indian Air Force for deployment in search and rescue operations in the Mana area of Chamoli. The system would be airlifted to Dehradun, from where it will be taken to the Mana area in helicopters.”

Badrinath News LIVE: DM Chamoli Sandeep Tiwari said on Uttarakhand's Mana avalanche incident, as quoted by PTI, "The rescue operation is going on. 49 workers have been rescued. 27 have been brought to Joshimath Army Hospital; all are stable... In case there is no snow today, we will be able to clear the road up to Badrinath. 22 personnel are admitted in Mana Army hospital..."

Badrinath News LIVE: IMD issues warning for North India. IMD Scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy said, as ANI quoted, "An intense Western Disturbance is passing over Northern India... The system is weakening but moderate thunderstorms are expected in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and sub-Himalayan West Bengal... There is a chance of heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh... Easterly waves are moving, which is why South India is witnessing heavy rainfall, impacting Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep... A fresh western disturbance is expected in 3-4 days, bringing another round of rain and storms to the northern hills..."

Badrinath News LIVE: Six rescue helicopters are deploye for the rescue operation in Chamoli to evacuate the remaining workers in avalanche. While 50 workers have been evacuated so far, 4 have been confirmed dead. 

As of now, 50 persons have been rescued so far. Unfortunately, four injured persons have been confirmed as fatal casualty. The injured are being prioritized for evacuation.

Badrinath News LIVE: Local BJP Leder General Secretary and the party convenor on Saturday said that the rescue operatio is still underway. 

He stressed the importance of saving lives and noted that the rescue teams, along with the state government under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, are continuously working to address the situation.

Gautam said, "Rescue operations are going on continuously. It is our duty to save lives, and the rescue teams and state government under the leadership of CM Dhami are on their toes."

Badrinath News LIVE: Rescue team racing aganinst time to evacuate workers, one labourer feared dead, reported PTI citing sources

Badrinath News LIVE: One labourer dies at avalanche site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, reported PTI citing sources

Badrinath News LIVE: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday visited Chamoli district to take stock of the ongoing rescue operation to evacuate the 8 trapped workers under the snow after an avalanche hit Mana village.

Badrinath News LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and took stock of the ongoing rescue operation to take out the remaining 8 BRO workers trapped under the snow

Badrinath News LIVE: Four Army choppers have been ropped into the rescue operations to save eight people who are still trapped under snow in the avalanche that struck near Mana Village in Chamoli district of the state

Badrinath News LIVE: The rescue operation is underway and 47 workers have been rescued from the avalanche site. AIIMS Rishikesh health workers are on standby to tackle any serious case which will require to be airlifted

Badrinath News LIVE: AIIMS Rishikesh officials are on standby if they would require to airlift and treat Border Roads Organisation workers.

Director of AIIMS-Rishikesh, Dr Meenu Singh said, "...We are in touch with the hospitals where injured BRO workers are receiving treatment. We have not received any requisition yet, but if needed, we are ready to take those injured, and we will airlift them..."

Badrinath News LIVE: Chamoli police has released a list of names of 55 workers who trapped in avalanche in Mana of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand on 28th February.

As per State Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman, 33 workers have been rescued. There were 55 workers there.

Badrinath News LIVE: The rescue team is carrying out efforts to trace 22 workers who were trapped under an avalanche on Friday. 

Badrinath News LIVE: 33 workers have been rescued so far, and efforts are on to take out the remaining workers. 

State Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman told ANI that 33 workers have been rescued. Two of the 57 workers had gone on leave, so there were only 55 workers there.

Badrinath News LIVE: CM Pushkar Dhami said that preparations must be made to lift the injured with the help of Mi-17 helicopters, reported ANI.

Badrinath News LIVE: CM Pushkar Dhami asked for special care of the evacuated workers during a review meeting on Friday. The CM directed the opening of the helipad at Mana as a priority and the making of adequate arrangements in Army Hospital, District Hospital, and AIIMS Rishikesh, located in Joshimath.

Badrinath News LIVE: During a review meeting,  Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami instructed the officials to conduct the search operation speedily.

Badrinath News LIVE: A glacier burst in Uttarakhand led to an avalanche near Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district, leaving 57 workers trapped under the snow, officials said on Friday.

Badrinath News LIVE: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Disaster Control Room in Dehradun to review rescue operations.

Badrinath News LIVE: 27 trainee mountaineers were killed in an avalanche in the northern Uttarakhand in 2022.

Badrinath News LIVE: “ By 5:00 pm, 32 people had been rescued safely. The process of evacuating the remaining 25 people is in progress. Relief and rescue work is going oon a war footing to rescue people trapped in the avalanche 6 km ahead of Badrinath Dham in Chamoli district,” ANI reported citing the Uttarakhand Disaster Management Department.

Badrinath News LIVE: Almost 32 workers have been rescued so far, District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari told ANI, "Out of 57 workers trapped in the avalanche, 32 workers have been rescued."

Badrinath News LIVE: Continuous snowfall is hampering rescue efforts in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

"The situation there is difficult as there is continuous snowfall in the area. A team of 65 people is engaged in the rescue mission. Operation is underway to rescue those trapped. We have made a demand for Army helicopters. Rescued persons have been admitted to ITBP hospital in Mana," Uttarakhand Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Suman told ANI.

Badrinath News LIVE: The Uttarakhand government issued helpline numbers to help people stuck in the avalanche-hit area. The helpline numbers are--  Mobile No: 8218867005, 9058441404; Telephone No: 0135 2664315; Toll Free No: 1070.

Badrinath News LIVE: The Indian Army conducts rescue operations in Chamoli district.

Badrinath News LIVE: NDRF DG Piyush Anand told ANI, "16 people have been evacuated. Four teams of NDRF have been mobilised. The Union Home Minister is monitoring this operation closely. He has spoken to both me and DG ITBP. Our focus is on rescuing a maximum number of people. The Home Minister has given clear directions to save every life."

Badrinath News LIVE: On the Chamoli avalanche rescue operation, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami told ANI, "TheRescue mission is underway. Due to inclement weather, helicopter service cannot be used. We are trying to rescue the labourers. The offices of the PM and Home Minister are in touch with us."

Badrinath News LIVE: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials have conducted rescue operations in the avalanche-hit area. 10 injured individuals are being treated in ITBP and Army MI rooms.

Badrinath News LIVE: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami checked the rescue efforts in connection to the rescue efforts, reported ANI. A meeting was conducted at the state disaster control room to review the rescue measures.

Badrinath News LIVE: 41 BRO labourers working to clear snow in Mana in to rescue workers trapped under an avalanche. 16 workers have been rescued so far.

Badrinath News LIVE: In a post on X, Union Minister Rajnath Singh assured that the rescue operations are underway.

“An unfortunate avalanche has occurred in the Mana area of Joshimath (Uttarakhand) today impacting the GREF camp of BRO. Spoke to CM Shri @pushkardhami regarding the situation. The administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected. Rescue efforts by local Army units are also underway. All efforts to rescue the trapped personnel are being undertaken by utilising all available resources,” Singh wrote.

Badrinath News LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah calls DG ITBP and DG NDRF in connection to avalanche in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, reported ANI.

Badrinath News LIVE: The Indian Army’s IBEX BRIGADE  launched rescue operations as heavy snowfall and minor avalanches continue.

Badrinath News LIVE: DM Chamoli Sandeep Tiwari told ANI, "We have no official information about any casualties yet. NDRF and IAF teams are also being made available to us. Heli-services cannot be used due to active snowfall in the area of the incident."

Badrinath News LIVE: Heavy snowfall continues towards Mana in Chamoli district.

Badrinath News LIVE: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says 16 of the 57 workers trapped in the avalanche in Chamoli have been rescued, reported PTI.

Badrinath News LIVE: Mana is the last village on the India-Tibet border located at Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.

Badrinath News LIVE: Chamoli DM Sandeep Tiwari told ANI “...Information about an avalanche has been received. Around 57 labourers of BRO (Border Roads Organisation), who undertake snow-clearing operations, had camped there. Our teams have been mobilised - ITBP, SDRF and Administration. There is active rainfall and snowfall activities there.”

Badrinath News LIVE: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday expressed regret after several workers were trapped due to a massive avalanche in Chamoli

Badrinath Avalanche LIVE: Over 44 workers are feared to be trapped under snow after a massive avalanche hit the region on Friday 

Uttarakhand Badrinath avalanche Live Updates: Over 55 workers are trapped in Uttarakhand's Badrinath region due to a massive avalanche, which was triggered due to a glacier burst