Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on March 1, and took stock about the rescue operation in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. “Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji spoke on the phone and took information about the rescue operation being carried out to safely evacuate the workers trapped in Mana of Chamoli district,” CM Dhami posted on X.
“He also took detailed information on the situation of rain and snowfall in the state. During this, the Prime Minister assured that the Union Government will provide all possible assistance to deal with any emergency,” he added.
आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने फ़ोन पर बात कर जनपद चमोली के माणा में फंसे श्रमिकों को सुरक्षित निकालने के लिए चलाए जा रहे रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन की जानकारी ली।
साथ ही उन्होंने प्रदेश में हो रही बारिश और हिमपात की स्थिति पर भी विस्तृत जानकारी ली। इस दौरान प्रधानमंत्री जी…
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) March 1, 2025
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand CM Dhami has left for Joshimath from Dehradun to take stock of the situation caused by the avalanche in Mana. The rescue operation started in connection with the Badrinath’s Mana avalanche in Chamoli district and three seriously injured people were brought to the Army Hospital Jyotirmath, where they are being treated.
As the efforts continue to rescue 22 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers trapped under an avalanche, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami gathered information about the ongoing relief and rescue operation and said that he will visit Chamoli for on-site inspection.
“In the morning, through telephone, I took detailed information about the relief and rescue operation being carried out to rescue the workers trapped in the avalanche near Mana. I have instructed the officials to airlift the seriously injured workers who were rescued yesterday to a higher center. I am also leaving for Chamoli for an on-site inspection,” CM Dhami posted on X.
माणा के निकट हुए हिमस्खलन में फंसे हुए श्रमिकों को निकालने के लिए चलाए जा रहे राहत एवं बचाव अभियान के क्रम में 14 अन्य श्रमिकों को भी सकुशल बाहर निकाल लिया गया है। बाहर निकाले गए श्रमिकों को बेहतर स्वास्थ्य सुविधाएं प्रदान की जा रही हैं। गंभीर रूप से घायल 3 श्रमिकों को आर्मी… pic.twitter.com/z1I0aTjUsL
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) March 1, 2025
“With the weather clearing up, relief and rescue operations have been expedited. With the blessings of Bhagwan Badri and the tireless efforts of rescue workers, efforts are being made to rescue all the workers trapped in the snow as soon as possible,” he added.
Meanwhile, three injured individuals have been evacuated to the Military Hospital in Joshimath, and helicopter services have commenced. Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said that the rescue and relief operations are taking place swiftly, with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami actively monitoring the ongoing rescue operation.
“Inclement weather persists there. The Chief Minister is continuously monitoring the situation. He visited the control room twice yesterday. He sought a detailed update on everything. Rescue and relief operations are taking place swiftly,” Vinod Kumar Suman told media.
He further said that the efforts to rescue 22 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers are underway. “33 out of 55 people were rescued until yesterday. 22 people still remain to be rescued. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing for them,” he added.
#WATCH | Chamoli avalanche | Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman says, "Inclement weather persists there. The Chief Minister is continuously monitoring the situation. He visited the control room twice yesterday. He sought a detailed update on… pic.twitter.com/BvsPQgQFcL
— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2025
Vinod Kumar Suman further mentioned that more than 200 people are ready to be dispatched to the spot for rescue operations. “Four helicopters are operational. If needed, more facilities will be put in use. One Mi-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force is on standby; once the weather clears, it will be here. The weather is clearing in Joshimath. We are setting up a helipad near Mana because our helipad is covered with snow. Snow-clearing operations are ongoing. We hope that after the helipad is prepared, the rescue and relief operations will further speed up,” Suman said.
Chamoli Police releases a list of names of 55 workers who got trapped in avalanche in Mana of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand on 28th February.
As per State Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman, 33 workers have been rescued. There were 55 workers there.
(Pics: Chamoli… pic.twitter.com/SzMdrHLpCr
— ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2025
The Uttarakhand government issued helpline numbers on Friday for people seeking assistance or information regarding the avalanche.
(with inputs from ANI)
