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This paper deals with the environment and health hazards with respect to urban growth in the Kathmandu valley cities of Nepal. Air and water pollutions and poor sanitation are the most serious public health issues in the cities of Kathmandu valley. The urban growth in the valley is very rapid and urban expansion has taken place haphazardly encroaching upon prime agricultural land, public land, open spaces, riverbanks, and forestland. The urban environment continues to deteriorate and provision of urban utility services is quite inadequate as to the need of alarmingly rising urban population in the valley cities. The health of the people living in the valley’s urban areas is affected by the pollution of air, water, and sanitation, as well as by a huge loss of greenery and watershed coverage. However, urbanization is essential for social and economic development in Nepal and so, well-being of the people, if it is well planned and the existing urban policies and acts implemented sincerely and dedicatedly. |
