Jun 03, 2025 12:51 AM IST

Superintendent of Police (SP) Lahaul-Spiti, Ilma Afroz, mentioned the area poses a danger for travellers with pre-existing respiratory issues.

A 54-year-old man from Punjab died of excessive altitude illness and hypoxemia at #Darcha on the Manali-#Leh National Highway in #Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district, police mentioned on Monday.

Lahaul-Spiti SP Ilma Afroz has urged vacationers to hold oxygen cylinders, oxygen tablets, and first assist kits whereas travelling to the area.(File/PTI)

Varinderjit Singh, a resident of Aman Bagh Colony in #Patiala, fell sick as a consequence of sudden respiratory misery whereas coming back from #Leh alongside along with his spouse and daughter on Sunday, they mentioned.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Lahaul-Spiti, Ilma Afroz, mentioned the area, situated at a really excessive altitude with low oxygen ranges, poses a danger for travellers with pre-existing respiratory issues.

She suggested folks with such well being points to keep away from journey past #Darcha, Gramphu and Losar, and urged vacationers to hold oxygen cylinders, oxygen tablets, and first assist kits whereas additionally staying hydrated.

The lack of cell community connectivity past #Darcha, Gramphu and Losar makes it extraordinarily troublesome to hunt assist in emergencies, she added.

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