Air pollution is becoming more noticeable in Yangon and its effects can be seen throughout the former capital.
In 2015, looking from Mahabandoola Bridge across the bustling downtown area, it was possible to have a sharp, clear view of the gleaming Shwedagon Pagoda.
These days the view of the city from bridge is not completely clear and the Shwedagon Pagoda is slightly obscured by the tiny particles that cause pollution.
Air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the atmosphere that can cause serious respiratory problems.
The minute particles in the air that contribute to pollution can include chemicals such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, ammonia, methane, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydrochloride. (Courtesy of Frontier Myanmar)
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