Annapurna Post, 10 May
The government recently conducted a study in Kathmandu Valley to determine the amount of PM 10 particles in the atmosphere. The results showed that the level of air pollution in Kathmandu has risen by 40 per cent in the last five years. PM10 particles can settle in the bronchi and lungs and can lead to major health problems.
Pollution in Putalisadak
During holidays and bandas During work days
Date Pollution (PM-10) Date Pollution (PM-10)
2 February, Saturday 164 20 February, Wednesday 809
16 February, Saturday 116 21 February, Thursday 971
23 February, Saturday 460 22 February, Friday 492
6 March, Wednesday (Banda) 426 1 March, Friday 632
7 March, Thursday (Banda) 414 4 March, Monday 474
8 March, Friday (Banda) 107 5 March, Tuesday 585
9 March, Saturday 282 17 March, Sunday 693
16 March, Saturday 312 19 March, Tuesday 600
23 March, Saturday 376 20 March, Wednesday 699
(Source: Environment Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment)
The government recently conducted a study in Kathmandu Valley to determine the amount of PM 10 particles in the atmosphere. The results showed that the level of air pollution in Kathmandu has risen by 40 per cent in the last five years. PM 10 particles can settle in the bronchi and lungs and can lead to major health problems.
Pollution in Putalisadak
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During holidays and bandas |
During work days |
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Date |
Pollution (PM-10) |
Date |
Pollution (PM-10) |
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2 February, Saturday |
164 |
20 February, Wednesday |
809 |
|
16 February, Saturday |
116 |
21 February, Thursday |
971 |
|
23 February, Saturday |
460 |
22 February, Friday |
492 |
|
6 March, Wednesday (Banda) |
426 |
1 March, Friday |
632 |
|
7 March, Thursday (Banda) |
414 |
4 March, Monday |
474 |
|
8 March, Friday (Banda) |
107 |
5 March, Tuesday |
585 |
|
9 March, Saturday |
282 |
17 March, Sunday |
693 |
|
16 March, Saturday |
312 |
19 March, Tuesday |
600 |
|
23 March, Saturday |
376 |
20 March, Wednesday |
699 |
Annapurna Post, 10 May
(Source: Environment Division, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment)