Garbage is back. The streets of Kathmandu are again clogging up with solid waste to form reservoirs and lakes.Disputed between the Locals residents and the authorities over the garbage disposal at Okharpauwa Landfill site, Nuawakot district has 're-erupted' due to which garbage disposal hasn't been possible.
It has been 13 days since the Metropolitan garbage disposal team hasn't been able to ferry the 350 tonne or so garbage that gets dumped in the streets of Kathmandu every day.
The only respite we can take in this chaos is that the chances of a disease outbreak is lower than in
June-July 2008 (click here) due to the cold weather.
For now, try and reduce your garbage production. Avoid plastics, re-use polythene bags, and eat less junk food.
Photos: Left- Jamal,
Right - Bir Hospital
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