Exacerbating Kathmandu's air pollution to an unhealthy level, posing multiple health risks
Exacerbating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley has posed several health risks to its residents, and even slightest exposure to air while going outside has caused irritation, dry cough, and headaches.
KATHMANDU, April 22: Kathmandu has once again become the most air-polluted city in the world. According to IQAir, which measures air pollution levels, Kathmandu recorded a pollution level of 182 AQI at 10:30 AM on Monday. This indicates that air pollution in Kathmandu has increased compared to Sunday, making it the most polluted city globally.
KATHMANDU, April 22: Kathmandu has once again become the most air-polluted city in the world. According to IQAir, which measures air pollution levels, Kathmandu recorded a pollution level of 182 AQI at 10:30 AM on Monday. This indicates that air pollution in Kathmandu has increased compared to Sunday, making it the most polluted city globally.
KATHMANDU: Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has been ranked as the seventh most polluted city in the world as of this morning.
The city is grappling with severe air pollution, with PM2.5 levels soaring to 171 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) at 9:30 am, as reported by IQ Ai
KATHMANDU: In a concerning revelation, Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has secured its position among the seventh most polluted cities globally, grappling with hazardous levels of air pollution.
Unhealthy Air Quality Index
KATHMANDU, April 18: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has formed a Civil Society Network, comprising 10 wards within the metropolis in a bid to combat air pollution.
The Network which aims to create public awareness at the community level against air pollution comprises peo
athmandu Valley witnessed hazardous levels of air pollution on 4-5 January 2021, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) highest among cities in the world that week. The pollution level had been stable or slightly below the daily average in the preceding days. Air pollution over an area is determined by emissions and their transport. Sources […]
inter inversion, vehicular emission, wildfires, and cross-border industrial pollution have combined to give Kathmandu Valley the worst air quality among cities in the world this week, adding to the risk of respiratory complications for Covid-19 patients. On Monday night, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in parts of Kathmandu crossed 500, according to measurements at the US […]