Urban Growth and Environment and Health Hazards in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

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