India, March 2 -- The death toll in the Chamoli avalanche rose to seven on Sunday after the bodies of three more workers were recovered from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp, while rescue efforts continue for the last missing worker. The avalanche struck on Friday, burying 54 workers inside eight containers and a shed between Mana and Badrinath.

Army doctors confirmed that 46 rescued workers have been admitted to the military hospital in Jyotirmath, with one critically injured worker airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh. Three remain in critical condition, Lt Col DS Maldhya stated.

To speed up rescue efforts, helicopters, sniffer dogs, thermal imaging, and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) are being used, as authorities fear deteriorating ...