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At least 41 workers are trapped after being swept away by an avalanche in northern India

An avalanche in Uttarakhand, India, trapped at least 41 construction workers on February 28, 2025, according to Ridhim Agarwal, an official from the state’s disaster relief force.
The avalanche occurred at a camp near Mana village, initially trapping 57 workers, with 15 rescued but 42 still missing, reports state disaster management authorities.
Rescue operations are underway involving the Indian Army, despite severe weather conditions hampering efforts, as noted by Deepam Seth, the state's top police officer.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that their priority is to safely evacuate the trapped workers following discussions with key officials, as reported by The Indian Express.

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