"Pollution-Levels"

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22 Mar 2026

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'.

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#13485056

22 Mar 2026

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'.

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#13485062

22 Mar 2026

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'.

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#13485064

22 Mar 2026

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'.

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#13485057

22 Mar 2026

Photographers take photos against the backdrop of Kathmandu Valley as seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in Nepal, including in the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased 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 sharply declined to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'requires alertness', 100 to 150 is 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases, 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'.

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#13485053

22 Mar 2026

Clouds form over Kathmandu, Nepal, after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, as seen from a hill station surrounding the city on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased 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 sharply declined 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'.

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#13485054

22 Mar 2026

The Swayambhunath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is seen from a hill station surrounding Kathmandu Valley 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'.

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#13485058

22 Mar 2026

Clouds form over Kathmandu, Nepal, after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, as seen from a hill station surrounding the city on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased 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 sharply declined 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'.

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#13485059

22 Mar 2026

Clouds form over Kathmandu, Nepal, after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, as seen from a hill station surrounding the city on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased 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 sharply declined 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'.

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#13485060

22 Mar 2026

Clouds form over Kathmandu, Nepal, after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, as seen from a hill station surrounding the city on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased 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 sharply declined 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'.

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#13485061

22 Mar 2026

Clouds form over Kathmandu, Nepal, after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, as seen from a hill station surrounding the city on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in the country, including the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased 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 sharply declined 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'.

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#13484290

22 Mar 2026

The skyline of the Kathmandu Valley appears clear following rainfall that improves atmospheric conditions in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 22, 2026. Recent showers help reduce air pollution levels that had built up over the past days, revealing a cleaner horizon and significantly enhanced visibility across the valley.

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#13484292

22 Mar 2026

The skyline of the Kathmandu Valley appears clear following rainfall that improves atmospheric conditions in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 22, 2026. Recent showers help reduce air pollution levels that had built up over the past days, revealing a cleaner horizon and significantly enhanced visibility across the valley.

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#13484297

22 Mar 2026

The skyline of the Kathmandu Valley appears clear following rainfall that improves atmospheric conditions in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 22, 2026. Recent showers help reduce air pollution levels that had built up over the past days, revealing a cleaner horizon and significantly enhanced visibility across the valley.

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#13484298

22 Mar 2026

The skyline of the Kathmandu Valley appears clear following rainfall that improves atmospheric conditions in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 22, 2026. Recent showers help reduce air pollution levels that had built up over the past days, revealing a cleaner horizon and significantly enhanced visibility across the valley.

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#13484301

22 Mar 2026

The skyline of the Kathmandu Valley appears clear following rainfall that improves atmospheric conditions in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 22, 2026. Recent showers help reduce air pollution levels that had built up over the past days, revealing a cleaner horizon and significantly enhanced visibility across the valley.

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