Articles | Volume 17, issue 18
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-11041-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-11041-2017
Research article
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18 Sep 2017
Research article |  | 18 Sep 2017

Pre-monsoon air quality over Lumbini, a world heritage site along the Himalayan foothills

Dipesh Rupakheti, Bhupesh Adhikary, Puppala Siva Praveen, Maheswar Rupakheti, Shichang Kang, Khadak Singh Mahata, Manish Naja, Qianggong Zhang, Arnico Kumar Panday, and Mark G. Lawrence

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For the first time, atmospheric composition was monitored during pre-monsoon season of 2013 at Lumbini (UNESCO world heritage site as birthplace of the Buddha). PM and O3 frequently exceeded WHO guidelines. Pollution concentration, diurnal characteristics and influence of open burning on air quality in Lumbini were investigated. Potential source regions were also identified. Results show that air pollution at this site is of a great concern, requiring prompt attention for mitigation.
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