Many regions in Nepal's south and east have also become unhealthy, AQI data shows. "The primary cause of the recent rise in ...

Prescribed burns literally fight fire with more fire. Often referred to as "beneficial fires," they target areas at risk for ...

Forest fires not only cause a decline in air quality but also lead to the ... Additionally, the ministry has enforced Directive No. 01 on the Prevention of Public Air Pollution, highlighting that ...

"The primary cause of the recent rise in air pollution is forest fires," Hasana Shrestha, an environmental inspector at the Department of Environment (DoE), told DW. "These fires are not limited ...

"The prevailing dry conditions have led to more instances of forest fires across the country," said Sagar Adhikari, Air Pollution Analyst at ICIMOD. He emphasized that emissions from residential ...

Forest fires are burning in several areas of ... the fires are fueling Thailand's anxieties about air pollution, which causes millions of people to need medical treatment each year.

The Ministry of Health reports that air pollution causes 42,000 deaths in Nepal ... and efforts to control forest fires. “Citizens have been encouraged to use masks, reduce outdoor activities ...

Many regions in Nepal's south and east have also become unhealthy, AQI data shows. "The primary cause of the recent rise in ...

No structures were threatened, no injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The forest fire service ... gallons of water and an air tanker capable of dropping ...