Kathmandu, March 11: The Police Headquarters has noted that the air pollution level has increased alarmingly in Kathmandu and other major cities and has issued a public request for adoption of necessary precautions.
Central Spokesperson of Nepal Police and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Avi Narayan Kafle said that a public notice has been issued today requesting for special attention to personal health protection and to exercise caution due to increased pollution.
According to him, the Nepal Police has issued a six-point request to the citizens, asking them to stay at home and not to go outside unless necessary. Similarly, the police have requested to use vehicles less by travelling together in groups or giving each other a ‘lift’, not to burn garbage around one’s house, and to avoid outdoor activities when air pollution levels are high.
The police have requested that especially children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems take extra precautions as well as mandatory use of regular masks. Spokesperson Kafle also stated that if any respiratory problems arise, people should contact the nearest hospital, health centre, or doctor immediately.
With the change in weather, the level of pollution is also increasing in Nepal. The impact is more visible in urban areas including the Kathmandu Valley. The Ministry of Health has also requested everyone to take special care of their health during this time.
