Chamoli, March 1 -- The search and rescue operations for the five missing Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers have been temporarily halted at the site of the avalanche-hit Mana area of Chamoli district following heavy snowfall and poor weather conditions, a senior officer said.

According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), "Rescue operations have been temporarily halted due to heavy snowfall and bad weather conditions. Teams remain on standby to resume at the earliest opportunity. Further updates to follow."

"4 bodies have been recovered and 4-5 persons are trapped. All others have been rescued and are under medical care," said the ITBP PRO.

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