Nepal, May 23 -- The busy Banepa Bazaar area along the Banepa-Dhulikhel road is shrouded in thick dust as ongoing road repair and construction work agitates the air.

Locals and commuters struggle to breathe amid the heavy dust, turning everyday travel into a challenge.

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Despite the necessary infrastructure improvements, the construction has significantly impacted air quality, raising health concerns and disrupting daily life for residents and passersby.

Here are some photos of dust-filled skies, pedestrians covering their faces, and vehicles navigating through the hazy conditions taken by Republica's Phptpjpurnalist Dipesh Darshandhari:

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