Nepal, May 31 -- As many as 13 tourists, including nine foreign nationals, have died in Mustang, due to high altitude sickness as of May 29 this year. The fatalities occurred among religious pilgrims visiting the Muktinath area, a popular high-altitude destination.

Police Inspector Santosh Basyal noted that among the deceased, three were Nepali nationals and the rest were foreign tourists. The low oxygen levels above 3,000 meters exacerbate health risks for visitors, especially those from lower altitudes who may not be adequately prepared. In response to the rising incidents of altitude sickness, local authorities and organizations have initiated public awareness programmes.

The Provincial Public Health Office, along with the Annapurn...