Rescuers have been working tirelessly to search through the snow and debris, locating around 50 buried individuals. Helicopters have also been dispatched to aid in locating five missing persons. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reassured the public that relief efforts are ongoing, and additional support will be provided during this crisis. Gaurav Kunwar, a local villager, described the area as temporary and stated that the laborers were present for winter roadwork amid heavy weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for continued snowfall and heavy rains in the region.