Uttarakhand avalanche: IAF Mi-17, Cheetah helicopters deployed for rescue ops

IAF Cheetah helicopters have been engaged in rescue operations within the Mana space of Chamoli since Saturday within the avalanche that occurred on the BRO camp close to Mana village in Joshimath on February 28.

Uttarakhand State Catastrophe Administration Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman stated, “The climate has supported us. A complete of 54 (BRO staff) have been lacking, 50 have been rescued, and 4 individuals have misplaced their lives. 4 persons are nonetheless lacking, and a search and rescue operation is occurring, and we hope that we are going to discover them quickly.”

Injured BRO staff are being airlifted for additional remedy at Joshimath Military Hospital.

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A staff of SDRF left with a sufferer finding and thermal picture digital camera at this time to seek for the remaining staff trapped underneath snow after the avalanche.

As per the directions of the Inspector Normal of Police, SDRF Ridhim Agarwal, an professional staff of SDRF has been despatched to the positioning of the incident by way of helicopter from Sahastradhara with a Sufferer Finding Digicam (V.L.C) and Thermal Picture Digicam to seek for the employees lacking in the course of the avalanche in Mana. The search will likely be carried out with the assistance of those gear (Sufferer Finding Digicam (V.L.C) and Thermal Picture Digicam).

Chamoli District Justice of the Peace Sandeep Tiwari on Saturday stated that 24 rescued Border Street Organisation (BRO) staff have been receiving remedy in Joshimath, whereas one particular person has been despatched to AIIMS Rishikesh by way of air ambulance after an damage to his backbone.’

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Uttarakhand CM conducts aerial survey of avalanche-hit space

The Chief Minister had yesterday performed an aerial survey of the avalanche-affected space this morning. The Chief Minister met the employees present process remedy on the Military Hospital and inquired about their well-being.

He directed the District Justice of the Peace that there needs to be no scarcity of essential assets within the search and rescue operation and stated the Central Authorities can be offering all the required help. District Justice of the Peace Sandeep Tiwari, whereas offering data stated, “57 BRO labourers lived in containers there, out of which 2 labourers have been on depart. Out of 55 staff, ITBP and the Military have performed a fast search and have rescued 50 individuals to date. the Central Authorities and the State Authorities have despatched 4 helicopters. With their assist, 25 staff have been delivered to Jyotirmath to date.”

The Uttarakhand authorities additionally launched an in depth report on the avalanche that occurred close to the BRO camp at Mana Gate in Joshimath on February 28, 2025. Rescue and reduction operations are ongoing at a battle footing underneath the course of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

As per the report, rescued people have been airlifted to Joshimath and are receiving remedy on the Military Hospital. Almost 200 personnel from catastrophe administration forces, together with the Military, ITBP, BRO, NDRF, SDRF, district administration, police, well being division, and hearth providers, are engaged in reduction efforts.

The Military helipad close to the Mana base camp has been ready for emergency operations. Heavy snowfall continues to pose challenges, with snow accumulation of 6-7 toes in Badrinath and street closures at a number of areas. Efforts are underway to clear the 5-6 km stretch blocked resulting from snowfall close to Badrinath.

At 10 AM on March 1, Uttarakhand Sub Space GOC Main Normal Prem Raj and Brigadier Harish Sethi visited the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) to evaluate ongoing military-led rescue operations and warranted full help. (ANI)