Altitude sickness claims 16 lives in Mustang in one year
Summary
Altitude sickness has claimed 16 lives in Mustang within a year, including 10 Indian nationals, highlighting increasing health risks for visitors to Nepal's high-altitude areas.
Key Points
- Altitude sickness caused 16 deaths in Mustang from mid-July 2025 to mid-July 2026.
- Victims included 10 Indians, five Nepalis, and one Mexican national, mostly aged 50-84.
- Deaths attributed to rapid ascent and insufficient acclimatisation to high altitude.
- Authorities have increased awareness and operate a high-altitude treatment centre at Muktinath temple.
