An avalanche in the Himalayas has caused 41 workers to become trapped.

The incident occurred in a remote area of Uttarakhand, where 16 workers have been rescued. However, rescue teams are struggling against harsh weather conditions. Authorities confirmed that the avalanche occurred near the Tibetan border.

This avalanche disaster in the Himalayas highlights the impacts of climate change in the region. Environmentalists emphasize the need to reassess energy projects due to the increasing frequency of such events.

The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand stated that rescue efforts are ongoing and their priority is to safely rescue all workers. However, operations are progressing slowly due to heavy snowfall.