Avalanche Hits Indian Mountain State Trapping 41
At least 41 people remain trapped under snow after an avalanche struck the Indian Himalayan mountain state of Uttarakhand, authorities said on Friday, following recent heavy snowfall in the region. The avalanche occurred near a highway in the state's Chamoli region, adjoining Tibet, and less than 5 km from the Hindu temple of Badrinath. At least sixteen workers had so far been rescued, but the search for the remaining three was ongoing due to rain and snowfall hindering rescue work.
- The severity of natural disasters like avalanches in mountainous regions underscores the need for robust infrastructure and emergency preparedness measures.
- How will the government's response to this disaster impact its ability to address climate change-related crises, particularly in vulnerable regions with fragile ecosystems?