New Study Finds Dust-Borne Bacteria Reaching the Himalayas, Raising Health Concerns
Published on: Jan. 28, 2026, 7:34 p.m. | Source: Republic World
Researchers from Bose Institute found that powerful dust storms can travel hundreds of kilometers, crossing densely populated and polluted Indo-Gangetic Plain before finally reaching the Himalayan hilltops, which can carry airborne bacteria, including pathogens that can affect human health.
