Chamoli, March 1 -- The Indian Army carried out overnight rescue operations to save people still trapped under the snow after an avalanche struck near Mana Village in the Chamoli district, officials said on Saturday.

Rescue teams, working in challenging conditions, braved extreme weather to evacuate those trapped under snow and debris.

Brigadier MS Dhillon said, "Indian Army carried out rescue operations all through the night. One party of the Indian Army rescued 14 more people who were trapped in the avalanche. They are being taken for medical treatment, and one of them is critical."

So far, 47 workers have been successfully rescued, while search efforts for eight others have been intensified. The relief and rescue operations are prog...