An avalanche struck a road workers’ camp in Uttarakhand, India, resulting in the tragic death of eight workers while rescuers successfully evacuated 46 others despite severe weather.
Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Eight Road Workers in India
Tragic Avalanche Claims Lives of Eight Road Workers in India
Eight construction workers perish in Uttarakhand avalanche, 46 others rescued amidst treacherous conditions.
On March 2, 2025, a devastating avalanche occurred in the little village of Mana, located at a high altitude in Uttarakhand, claiming the lives of eight road construction workers. The avalanche buried their camp early Friday morning, prompting urgent rescue operations led by the Indian Army.
Rescue teams braving extreme weather conditions managed to evacuate 46 other workers from the site, often interrupted by relentless snowfall and rain. Utilizing technology and trained sniffer dogs, crews worked tirelessly to locate the trapped workers.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings about potential further avalanche risks in the area, which serves as a starting point for many Himalayan trekking expeditions. Those rescued, many in critical condition, were airlifted to hospitals in nearby Joshimath for urgent medical attention.
The construction team was part of the Border Roads Organization, a crucial unit of the Indian armed forces focused on improving road connectivity in border regions. Mana, situated about 15 miles from the Tibetan border, is renowned for its harsh winter climate, prompting local inhabitants to migrate to lower altitudes during this season.
Uttarakhand has a history of natural disasters, with the region being susceptible to both avalanches and floods. The year 2013 saw one of the most catastrophic flooding events, claiming over 1,000 lives, while a similar incident in 2021 resulted in 11 deaths at a Border Roads Organization camp in the same district as Mana.
Pragati K.B. is a dedicated reporter based in New Delhi, specializing in news stories from across India.
