Eight workers died in an avalanche that struck a BRO camp in Mana, Uttarakhand, despite prior warnings from the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE). Activists blame administrative negligence and reckless construction in avalanche-prone areas. Authorities failed to act on alerts, leading to the tragedy. Experts warn that such disasters will continue unless safety measures are enforced. The incident highlights the need for better disaster preparedness and stricter regulations in vulnerable regions. Post navigation SC notice to Telangana over ‘delay’ in deciding disqualification pleas of BRS MLAs Uttarakhand avalanche: What is it, how does it happen, and what led to the disaster
