A specialist identified as António Hipólito de Aguiar described the situation in Nepal as catastrophic, warning that the earth displaced by the tragedy brings with it a set of potentially contaminated debris. The specialist's statements come in the context of an emergency situation in the Asian country.
The specialist also highlighted the serious public health risks caused by the massive destruction of infrastructure. The combination of contaminated rubble and damaged structures represents an additional threat to the affected population, beyond the direct effects of the initial tragedy.
