Altitude sickness claims 13 lives in Mustang in five months
Summary
Thirteen people, including nine foreign tourists, have died of altitude sickness in Mustang, Nepal, as of late May. Victims were religious tourists in the Muktinath area undergoing treatment after falling ill.
Key Points
- Thirteen people, including nine foreign nationals, died of high altitude sickness in Mustang as of May 29.
- Victims were religious tourists visiting Muktinath who fell ill in Waragung Muktinath and Gharapjhong rural municipalities.
- Deaths occurred while undergoing treatment at the provincial hospital in Jomsom.
- Local authorities and agencies have launched awareness programs and installed warning signs to prevent altitude sickness incidents.
