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Daily Life In Nepal

Smoke billows from a brick kiln, filling the morning sky in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Doctors warn that the smoke produced by these kilns has harmful effects on human health. In the Kathmandu Valley, over 100 brick kilns are operational, with more than 60 located in Bhaktapur alone. Studies show that brick kilns are a significant contributor to air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley. (Photo by Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11988565
Date Taken	27 January 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Amit Machamasi/NurPhoto

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