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POLLUTION IN KATHMANDU

Saugat Baral

22 Jan, 2022

Place: Jamchen Vijaya Stupa (27.790604, 85.36539)

Address: Kathmandu, Nepal

The first picture is of February(in the winter season and before the second wave of COVID-19) and the second picture is of July(in the rainy season and a few days after the lockdown).

My own experiences and pictures show the dire atmosphere of Kathmandu. For me, it doesn't get more real than this.

I was able to see the Dharahara this time. But in my next visit, it might just vanish in the smoke.

Jul 24, 2021, 4:43 PM

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