Published 19:33 IST, July 15th 2024

Uttarakhand: Workers Escaped Landslide In Chamoli, Chilling Video Captured on Camera

A heart-stopping video has emerged from Uttarakhand, capturing the terrifying moment road construction workers in Chamoli narrowly escaped a landslide

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Chamoli: A heart-stopping video has emerged from Uttarakhand, capturing the terrifying moment road construction workers in Chamoli narrowly escaped a landslide on the Badrinath National Highway. 

The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the workers reacting quickly to the danger signs and sprinting to safety.

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The footage depicts around a dozen workers, identifiable by their engineer hats, working at the roadside. Suddenly, they become aware of loose rocks falling and immediately abandon the site. 

The video cuts to a scene of dust billowing as a landslide engulfs the area where the workers were just moments before. Thankfully, reports suggest that all the workers managed to escape unharmed.

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Watch Chamoli Landslide Viral Video:

The close call showcases the dangers posed by landslides, especially in the monsoon season. The Chamoli Landslide incident highlights the importance of vigilance and adherence to safety protocols in landslide-prone zones like Uttarakhand.

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A few days ago, Pune city pilgrims en route to the Badrinath Yatra found themselves marooned as incessant rains triggered landslides in Uttarakhand. 

More than 800 devotees returning from Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib and Shree Badrinath Temple were stuck in Joshimath, and Govind Ghat was rescued later. 

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19:33 IST, July 15th 2024