Thar Desert dust storms may carry bacteria to the Himalayas

A new study reveals that dust storms from the Thar Desert in western India are sending bacteria flying all the way to the Eastern Himalayas! Researchers spent two years tracking airborne particles and found that during pre-monsoon months, dust mixes with polluted air and carries harmful bacteria. This could spell trouble for the health of Himalayan communities, highlighting the need for better air quality monitoring.