KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Forests and Environment has asked people to stop burning plastic and farm waste to help reduce air pollution.
In a notice issued today, the ministry said that pollution levels in the Terai region and Kathmandu Valley have been getting worse over the past few weeks.
The main causes of this pollution are smoke from vehicles, factories, and forest fires. Dust from roads and construction work also adds to the problem.
The ministry advised people to maintain their vehicles regularly, use clean energy in homes and factories, and manage dust and smoke properly.
The advisory comes in response to the worsening air quality seen over the past few weeks, which poses severe health risks.
Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals suffering from respiratory or heart conditions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of air pollution.
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