Silent Killer in the Mountains: Braziers Claiming Lives in Cold Uttarakhand Nights

• Braziers, traditionally used for warmth in Uttarakhand, are now a deadly threat due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Incidents of suffocation deaths occur annually when people sleep with braziers in closed rooms, often without realizing the danger.
• Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless 'silent killer' that reduces oxygen levels, leading to dizziness, unconsciousness, and death.
• Recent cases include a tourist found dead in his car in Nainital and multiple laborers and residents succumbing to CO poisoning.
• Medical experts warn against sleeping with braziers in closed spaces and advise proper ventilation or extinguishing them before sleep.

Why It Matters: Braziers, a traditional warmth source, are becoming deadly due to carbon monoxide poisoning in closed spaces.