Air pollution due to rapid urbanisation compounded by population growth and unplanned development works in the South Asian cities is affecting lives of millions of populations. The Kathmandu Valley, which is undergoing infrastructure changes including expansion of roads is witnessing severe air pollution threats, particularly during the dry season. With poor air quality monitoring and regulation, the particulate matter s, suspended and harmful gases has threatened public and at the same time degraded the local environment.

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