Some residents of the capital city are worried about the impending air pollution this winter.

Several of these residents emphasize the need for public cooperation with the government to prevent the burning of low-quality fuels to heat their homes.

 “Coal usage should be minimized to prevent further pollution, as in recent years many illnesses have emerged in Kabul, claiming lives of some individuals,” said Ghulam Mohammad, a resident of Kabul.

Meanwhile, some doctors warn that air pollution leads to various diseases among the country's citizens.

 “Air pollution is one of the biggest issues of today’s world, posing a threat to human health and causing respiratory, immune, and even cancerous diseases,” said Ahmad Shaqib Zaheer, a doctor.

However, officials at the National Environmental Protection Agency state that they will implement a six-month plan from the beginning of Mizan (September) to the end of Hoot (March) in the current solar year to prevent air pollution.

 “The National Environmental Protection Agency has presented a six-month plan starting from Mizan (September) and continuing through to the end of Hoot (March),” said Toofan Jebran, head of Pollution Regulation and Control at National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA).

Previously, the head of Pollution Regulation and Control at NEPA had mentioned that high-rise buildings, factories, and old vehicles contributing to air pollution would be closely monitored and managed in Kabul and six other major provinces.