Avalanche Claims Lives of Four Construction Workers in Uttarakhand, India
An avalanche in Uttarakhand, India, resulted in the deaths of at least four construction workers. A total of 55 workers were trapped, with 50 rescued and four later dying from injuries. Rescue operations faced challenges due to severe weather conditions while the search for additional missing workers continues.
At least four construction workers lost their lives due to an avalanche in northern Uttarakhand, India, on Friday, according to the Indian Army. A total of 55 workers were initially trapped under the snow while working on a highway near the Mana Pass at the border with Tibet. Rescuers were able to extract 50 workers, but sadly, four succumbed to their injuries after being hospitalized.
The avalanche incident in Uttarakhand underscores the dangers faced by construction workers in mountainous regions, especially during adverse weather conditions. As search and rescue operations continue, concerns about extreme weather events attributed to climate change are increasing. This tragedy follows previous incidents, highlighting the need for safety reviews in development projects in these vulnerable areas.
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