Rescue teams were battling treacherous terrain, blinding snowfall and freezing temperatures in a desperate race against time to save the trapped workers

The avalanche took place in the Mana village in Chamoli district near Badrinath. A rescue operation is underway.

In Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, 33 out of 55 Border Roads Organisation workers have been rescued from an avalanche, leaving 22 still trapped. Rescue efforts face challenges due to adverse weather conditions and the threat of further avalanches.