Letter to the Editor (Sample)

Letter to the Editor

A letter to the editor is written to draw attention of the concerned authorities on any issue through the columns of a newspaper. It is written to the editor so that s/he would publish it in the newspaper and the concerned ones come to know about the problem in question and could take necessary steps to solve it.

Letters to the editor usually contain comments, complaints or opinions expressed by readers on matters of public interest.

Q. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the problem of air pollution in Kathmandu. 

Kathmandu

September 19, 2018

The Editor

The Kathmandu Post

Kathmandu, Nepal

Dear Sir,

Through the columns of your widely circulated and popular daily, I would like to draw attention of the public as well as the concerned authorities to the problem of air pollution in Kathmandu.

Air pollution has been a big concern for those who live in Kathmandu Valley, the capital city of the country. The valley has been facing the worse situation of ambient air every second. Citizens are unable to exercise their right to live in clean and healthy environment. Masks and spare clothes in their bags are the essential items people should manage before they leave their home. The authorities completely fail in their responsibility to the city’s air pollution. According to, Population Index 2016, Kathmandu is one of the most polluted cities in the world.

There are several reasons for air pollution in the valley. Vehicular emission is the main source for air pollution. The rapid increment of vehicles in Kathmandu is unbelievable. These vehicles uniformly produce CO2, known as the principal air pollutant. Expansion of roads is another cause for air pollution in the valley. Besides them, unmanaged urbanization resulted due to Kathmandu-centric development activities and migration, unmanaged solid disposal and industries are the unquestionable sources of air pollution.

The air pollution has a direct effect on human health. High exposure in air pollution may cause chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, asthma and other fatal respiratory problems. Particulate matter is the main problem of the valley which not only affects the health but also tourism industry. Due to the poor health, human productivity is also loss. All these impacts ultimately affect the economic system of individual as well as of state.

In order to improve the quality of air, the country needs a clean air action plan, improved public transportation, non-motorized transport, an effective waste mechanism and stringent emission and fuel quality standards.

I hope the concerned authorities will take the convenient steps to overcome the aforementioned problem.

Yours sincerely,

Nitin Rai

Q. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper complaining about the problem of nuisance created by loudspeakers, power generators and other machines in the factories.

Janakpur-9, Dhanusha

September 19, 2018

The Editor

The Rising Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal

Dear Sir,

I shall be obliged to you if my letter finds a little space in the columns of your esteemed daily newspaper. I would like to draw attention of the authorities concerned for taking apt actions against the nuisance created by loudspeakers, power generators and other machines in the factories.

Janakpur is a place of hypnotic beauty of nature, peace and cultural heritages. It has its unique historical and religious significance. All the people are peace-loving. It was the place where peace and tranquility existed but it has been broken by the continuous sound of loudspeakers, generators and machines in the factories.

Many houses are using loudspeakers. It causes noise pollution. We can hear vulgar songs. Generators have been used for various purposes. They cause very sharp noise. Our locality has to face with it. Similarly, some small factories have been established in the residential areas. The machines in the factories produce noise pollution. The nuisance of them has especially victimized the students, children and old people. It is a great matter of concern.

There are some solutions to this problem. Loudspeakers are unnecessary. Continuous use of them should be banned. Instead of power generators, electricity should be used. Factories should be shifted to a separate area. If the authorities concerned apply these measures, this problem is easily solved.

I am looking forward to meeting this complaint letter in the upcoming publication of your newspaper.

Truly yours,

Raj Shahi