Click image to zoom
Air Pollution Fizzles Out In Nepal After Pre-monsoon Rainfall
A general view of the Kathmandu Valley is seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the federal capital, Kathmandu, has declined significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now decreased to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', while 51 to 100 'requires alertness'. Levels from 100 to 150 are 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases. An AQI from 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #13485056 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
No People
Kathmandu Valley
hill station
pre-monsoon rainfall
air pollution
federal capital
Kathmandu
Air Quality Index
AQI 178
AQI 60
second most polluted city
AQI measurement
good air quality
requires alertness
unhealthy air
respiratory diseases
heart diseases
unhealthy for all
very unhealthy stage
very dangerous AQI
March 22
2026
decline in pollution
Subaas Shrestha
NurPhoto
air quality improvement
polluted city
AQI categories
pollution levels
air quality standards
health impact
environmental conditions
air quality monitoring
pollution decline.
2026 NurPhoto. All rights reserved.
This image is the property of NurPhoto and is protected under international copyright laws.
Similar Photos
View All
