Kathmandu (Nepal), October 24th 2018. Wearing a mask to prevent her nose and mouth to breath polluted air, Sarswati Karki (41) poses for a portrait in the busy Koteshwor area of Kathmandu.
“I’m wearing a mask to protect me from dust and potential infections. I’m already suffering from frequent colds, my eyes burn and I’m afraid of getting lung diseases in the future.”, says Ms. Karki.