Dehradun, March 2 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday provided an update on the ongoing rescue operations in the avalanche-affected areas in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, which entered its second day.

The chief minister confirmed that four individuals had lost their lives due to critical injuries, while 46 others who were rescued from under snow in the February 28 incident are stable. One injured person has been referred to the AIIMS in Rishikesh for further treatment.

The search and rescue operation for the four missing workers is ongoing, with multiple forces, including the Army, ITBP, Air Force, NDRF, and SDRF, working collaboratively to provide assistance.

Speaking to reporters, Uttarakhand Chief Minister ...