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Urbanization has been a major problem in the capital city of Nepal. As the capital is far more compared to the other city and villages people migrate here in a huge number in search of good education, job opportunities, health facilities and many more. So there has been a great increasement in the population in the capital since last ten years. Although the population has increased significantly, there are no any effective programs carried out in order to manage the city. There are no such effective and strict housing rules. So people are building houses where ever they like. The houses are compact and almost all the houses are attached to each other. There arises the problem of proper ventilation as well as rise in various diseases. The city lacks open spaces as building are now increasing like a wild spread mushrooms. In addition to that there is a lot of air pollution going on currently. There are no such strict laws to check the quality of cars on roads. Old cars which produce a lot of pollution are found in the roads and car do not have any purifying system so as to emit harmless gas. Eco-friendly vehicle like bicycle do not have separate lane, so as to encourage the cycle riders. Even due to the unmanaged urbanization the rivers are being polluted as all the drain pipes are connected to it. So climate change has affected this region which has serious impact in the daily life of people living here. One part the government is not doing well, while on the other part I think we should realize this problem our self and act accordingly to address this problem. |
  
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Yes, This is a problem in India too.
Posted 24-02-2014 02:21
yes louie dela cruz i also feel the same way as said charity begins at home
Posted 23-02-2014 09:42
I think it is unfair to conclude that the government is not doing anything. You should get more information first on the plans and projects (past and present) of your city government for accurate reporting.
Posted 19-02-2014 16:48
Yes, unmanaged urbanization and roads have led to serious environmental crisis in Kathmandu. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully, people will understand the implications of green ride through various programs going on and work accordingly.
Posted 19-02-2014 13:09
It seems very disturbing but Sabin there is hope. Please make your voice heard. One by one, brick by brick change will happen. All the best!
Posted 19-02-2014 00:03
Thanks for sharing with us the current chaotic situation in Nepal. This clearly shows lack of planning , laws & policies .. Isn't there a way that you can voice out your opinion through newspapers or local government representatives? In such a state of affairs , everyone from citizens , companies, government need to work to put systems in place before it gets too late. Of course , if there are no open spaces , no clean air to breathe , no legality in housing , city is bound to go haywire.
Posted 18-02-2014 21:04
@Sabin Thanks for the info. It's so natural that resident gets suffered from respiration diseases in that air.
Posted 18-02-2014 16:49
A burning jeopardy .... must be taken into consideration !!!
Posted 18-02-2014 16:17
yes christy this a picture showing smog and unmanaged urbanization
Posted 18-02-2014 15:07
I agree. We must realize ourselves first. Proper town planning is a must. Car pollution control laws must be enforced in Nepal like in other countries, enforcing Euro 5 or latest Euro 6 norms etc. But we must start by ourselves to be the change that we like to see in others.
Posted 18-02-2014 12:42
Thank you for the vivid report. Are they pictures of smog in Kathmandu? It seems quite serious.
Posted 18-02-2014 10:12