Chamoli, March 1 -- All India Institute of Medical Sciences- Rishikesh is on standby, if required, to airlift and treat Border Roads Organization workers injured in the avalanche in Chamoli district, officials said on Saturday.

Director of AIIMS-Rishikesh, Dr Meenu Singh said, "...We are in touch with the hospitals where injured BRO workers are receiving treatment. We have not received any requisition yet, but if needed, we are ready to take those injured, and we will airlift them..."

So far, authorities have successfully rescued 47 out of 55 workers who got trapped under snow after the avalanche struck near Mana Village near Badrinath in Chamoli district. Seven of the rescued workers are under treatment and three workers who have susta...