A massive avalanche in the Himalayas killed at least four construction workers in Uttarakhand, India, with fifty-five initially trapped under snow. Rescuers saved fifty, but four later died, while the search for the remaining five continues amid heavy snowfall. The workers were part of a highway widening project in an ecologically sensitive area prone to avalanches and landslides. Past incidents, including a 2022 avalanche that killed 27 mountaineers and a 2021 landslide affecting hydropower plants, highlight the region's vulnerability. Experts warn that climate change and large construction projects exacerbate these risks.