Republica
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Combating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

The recent news that Kathmandu tops the list of the most polluted cities in the world is a matter of great alarm for all Nepalese citizens. With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 202, Kathmandu has surpassed New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Bangkok and Dhaka in terms of pollution, making it the most toxic city in the world.

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Exacerbating Kathmandu's air pollution to an unhealthy level, posing multiple health risks

The Himalayan Times फाल्गुन २०८०

Tackling worsening air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

Based on air pollution levels, Kathmandu has been ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Currently, the air quality in Nepal’s capital is considered poor, with PM2.5 levels of 184 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) at 9:45 a.m. PM2.5, the primary airborne pollutant less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, poses a serious health risk, according to data from global air quality reporting organization IQ AirVisual.

Republica माघ २०८०

Tackling worsening air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

Based on air pollution levels, Kathmandu has been ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Currently, the air quality in Nepal’s capital is considered poor, with PM2.5 levels of 184 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) at 9:45 a.m. PM2.5, the primary airborne pollutant less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, poses a serious health risk, according to data from global air quality reporting organization IQ AirVisual.

Republica माघ २०८०

Combating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley

The recent news that Kathmandu tops the list of the most polluted cities in the world is a matter of great alarm for all Nepalese citizens. With an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 202, Kathmandu has surpassed New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Bangkok and Dhaka in terms of pollution, making it the most toxic city in the world.

Republica चैत्र २०७९

Air quality degrades throughout country

KATHMANDU, Jan. 5: The air quality has degraded across the country including the Kathmandu Valley lately.  According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the lack of winter rainfall has led to the high level of air pollution in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Tulsipur in Dan

Ratopati English मंसिर २०७९

Vehicles emitting black smoke to be fined up to Rs 1 lakh

KATHMANDU: In an attempt to reduce air pollution in Kathmandu Valley, the Department of Environment has decided to impose heavy fines on vehicles emitting black smoke exceeding the safety standard. The Department said it will impose a fine of Rs 100,000 on such vehicles from today. The Department had earlier published a notice saying that […]

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