What is the effect of air being thin in Ladakh
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Low oxygen levels and a decrease in air pressure can be harmful to people who suffer from asthma, respiratory problems, and for senior citizens. It may get difficult for them to breathe. Thin air can also result in Acute Mountain Sickness or AMS.
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- The desert type of climate is typical of Leh Ladakh with dry winds blowing throughout the day and summers being hot and humid. On your visit to Leh, you will face the cold desert climate, especially from October to March. In winters the temperatures are extreme in Leh, dipping below freezing point
- You must have heard about the beauty of Ladakh. Have you already planned a trip to beautiful snowy hills of Ladakh? But, do you know anything else about the place? In this chapter, we will look beyond the adventurous trips that people take to the place. Let us look at the life of people who stay there!
- It may get difficult for them to breathe. Thin air can also result in Acute Mountain Sickness or AMS. Your body may not have enough time to adapt to the quickly changing environment. Paired with low oxygen, and highly demanding activities like trekking and hiking can further aggravate the problem.
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