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At least 8 people have died after an avalanche occurred near the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on Friday, reports India Today.
“Border Roads teams from Joshimath clearing the area from Bhapkund to Sumna. It is expected to take another 6-8 hours,” an official said to India Today. The area has been witnessing heavy rains and snow for the past five days.
“Rescue operations were launched by the Indian Army immediately….Rescue operations to locate other labourers at both the camps are continuing,” said an army official.
In a tweet, the Indian Army said, “A BRO Camp came under an avalanche in the afternoon of 23 Apr during heavy snowfall in Sumna area of Joshimath Sector in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. While 55 BRO persons could be mustered at first count, blizzard conditions kept the rescue operation at bay till late evening.”
