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Polluted water and waste fill the Hanumate River, forcing nearby residents to live with polluted air every day.

Bhaktapur, Kathmandu ValleyJun 2026

Sewage Flows, Life Suffers

As I stood looking at the Hanumate River, I was shocked by how pollution has transformed what should be a natural waterway into a channel of waste.

The river water appears dark and contaminated, carrying plastic, garbage, and untreated sewage through the heart of the community.

Instead of supporting life, the river has become a dumping ground where household waste and wastewater flow together. One of the most troubling aspects of this pollution is the foul smell that rises from the sewage-mixed water.

The odor spreads through the surrounding neighborhoods, especially during hot afternoons.

For people living near the Hanumate River, breathing this polluted air has become part of daily life.

Residents are forced to endure unpleasant smells every day, affecting their comfort and quality of life. The pollution harms more than just the river itself.

Contaminated water threatens aquatic life, damages the local ecosystem, and creates an unhealthy environment for nearby communities.

The waste floating on the river's surface is a visible reminder of poor waste management and environmental neglect.

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