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Status of Air pollution in 5 places of Nepal (Last 48 hours)

Data Taken: 19th February
Source: http://aqicn.org/city/nepal/kathmandu/ratnapark/


The following table represents the Air Quality Index and their health implications:

Source: http://aqicn.org/scale/
Following are the findings as per website, http://aqicn.org/scale/

In Chitwan,

In Lumbini:


In Pulchowk, Kathmandu:

 In Ratnapark, Kathmandu:

In Dhulikhel:


From above graphs, it can be said that, the air pollution level in the said locations are quite high and is unhealthy for human health.
As per the website, the source for the air quality measurement is Ministry of Population and Environment thus we can assume the source being authentic enough to draw the conclusion and immediately start advocating for the pollution free Nepal on the basis of facts and figures from same source.

Before advocating for the pollution free Nepal, we must identify the pollution sources. From naked eye perspective or general perception, following two can be listed among the numerous major polluting sources:

a) Ever Increasing number of vehicles in Nepal



b) Current Burning Issue for causing air pollution is
UN-MANAGED DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES

About un-managed developmental activities, few activities comes on top:
i) Melamchi Water Supply Project
ii) Road Widening Project

What might be the possible solution to reduce the pollution level? ANY POSSIBLE SOLUTION

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