Some residents of Kabul are complaining about the increasing air pollution during the winter season.

They say that even though the winter season has not fully started yet, air pollution has already risen significantly. If this trend continues, it will lead to the spread of various diseases among the population.

"People use anything for fuel, even tires. These materials cause air pollution. We urge the government to take necessary measures to prevent this situation,” said Abid, one of Kabul's residents.

"Many people irresponsibly use coal as fuel, which is the main cause of air pollution. This is very dangerous, and we ask the government to pay serious attention to it,” said Shakib, another resident of Kabul.

Some doctors warn that air pollution can lead to dangerous diseases.

"As the weather gets colder, pollution increases and this issue will lead to respiratory diseases and other problems for people,” said Samiullah Misbah, a doctor.

At the same time, the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) has confirmed the increase in air pollution as winter approaches and said that they have plans to reduce pollution in the upcoming winter.

Faisal Baryali, the head of monitoring and inspection at the Environmental Protection Agency, said, "We have several plans. We will control the polluting vehicles, and in addition, we will monitor places like baths and other locations that use polluting materials. This is our responsibility."

Officials of the Kabul Municipality have also emphasized that no high-rise building is allowed to use heating systems without an active filter.

Nemat Ullah Barakzai, a representative of Kabul Municipality, said: "About four to five months ago, the Kabul Municipality conducted a survey of all baths and high-rise buildings using coal. In the upcoming winter, no one will be allowed to operate their heating systems without a filter."

Previously, the NEPE had announced that they designed a six-month plan to prevent air pollution in the upcoming winter.