Tragedy and Resilience: February 2025 Avalanche in Uttarakhand

In February 2025, an avalanche struck a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, killing eight laborers and leaving 46 rescued. The government implements safety measures, including drills and weather alerts, to prevent future incidents, while compensation is provided to victims' families.

In a tragic event in February 2025, an avalanche struck a village in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, where a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp was situated. Of the 54 personnel and laborers present, 46 were rescued, while eight lost their lives, according to the government in a report to Parliament.

Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, revealed the ongoing efforts to prevent such occurrences, including regular safety exercises for BRO personnel operating in high-risk areas. His response came amidst queries about the personnel casualties and missing reports in the Lok Sabha.

The avalanche occurred near an EPC contractor camp linked with BRO in Mana village. Despite the tragedy, a coordinated effort involving various armed forces and disaster response teams led to the successful rescue and support operation. The government has extended financial assistance to the bereaved families under multiple relief funds.

(With inputs from agencies.)