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#13475119

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475120

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475121

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475122

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475123

20 Mar 2026

Locals in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities wearing raincoats after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475124

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475125

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475126

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475127

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475128

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, run to take shelter from sudden rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the country, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475129

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, run to take shelter from sudden rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the country, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475130

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13439097

13 Mar 2026

Swayambhunath temple appears faintly in the distance as thick smog blankets the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. The capital experiences severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 200 and 250, placing it in the ''very unhealthy'' category and ranking Kathmandu among the world's most polluted cities, according to the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the most dangerous airborne pollutant because it can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, is recorded at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit of 5 ug/m3--while PM10 levels stand at 100.3 ug/m3. Under Nepal's government-approved AQI scale, readings above 200 indicate very unhealthy conditions. The Ministry of Health and Population urges residents to take precautions, warning that prolonged exposure to polluted air can damage the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, and kidneys, and may contribute to illnesses including asthma, chronic bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, lung cancer, and other respiratory infections. Research shows that sustained exposure to high levels of particulate pollution significantly increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, particularly among children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing health conditions.

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#13435199

12 Mar 2026

Vehicles ply on the roads of Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 12, 2026, as polluted haze covers the valley, plummeting the Air Quality Index. The city's Air Quality Index ranges between 200 to 250 in the "very unhealthy" category, well above the threshold of 150 that is considered unhealthy and past the 200 mark that signals very unhealthy air. Fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, the most dangerous category of airborne pollutant due to its ability to penetrate deep into the lungs, is recorded at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter, more than 25 times the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit of 5 ug/m3. Coarse particulate matter, PM10, stands at 100.3 ug/m3. Under Nepal's government-approved Air Quality Index scale, a reading of 0 to 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 150 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and anything above 300 hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population urges all residents to take precautions. According to the ministry, prolonged exposure to air pollution can cause serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, and kidneys, and can contribute to conditions including asthma and cancer.

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#13435204

12 Mar 2026

A thick layer of polluted haze covers Kathmandu Valley as seen from a hill station in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 12, 2026. The city's Air Quality Index ranges between 200 to 250 in the "very unhealthy" category, well above the threshold of 150 that is considered unhealthy and past the 200 mark that signals very unhealthy air. Fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, the most dangerous category of airborne pollutant due to its ability to penetrate deep into the lungs, records at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter, more than 25 times the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit of 5 ug/m3. Coarse particulate matter, PM10, stands at 100.3 ug/m3. Under Nepal's government-approved Air Quality Index scale, a reading of 0 to 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 150 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and anything above 300 hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population urges all residents to take precautions. According to the ministry, prolonged exposure to air pollution can cause serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, and kidneys, and can contribute to conditions including asthma and cancer.

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#13435206

12 Mar 2026

People overlook the polluted haze covering Kathmandu Valley from a hill station in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 12, 2026, as the Air Quality Index of the bowl-shaped valley continues to dip. The city's Air Quality Index ranges between 200 to 250 in the "very unhealthy" category, well above the threshold of 150 that is considered unhealthy and past the 200 mark that signals very unhealthy air. Fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, the most dangerous category of airborne pollutant due to its ability to penetrate deep into the lungs, is recorded at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter, more than 25 times the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit of 5 ug/m3. Coarse particulate matter, PM10, stands at 100.3 ug/m3. Under Nepal's government-approved Air Quality Index scale, a reading of 0 to 50 is considered good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 150 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and anything above 300 hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population urges all residents to take precautions. According to the ministry, prolonged exposure to air pollution can cause serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, and kidneys, and can contribute to conditions including asthma and cancer.

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