Click image to zoom
Pollution Level In Nepal Spikes Further With Delay In Winter Rain And Raging Wild Fires
With the start of early wildfires, the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, is shrouded in a thick layer of smog and dust, reducing visibility and further plummeting the air quality to the Very Unhealthy category on January 21, 2025. The Kathmandu Valley, a bowl-shaped, densely populated area, always faces the problem of air pollution as smog and dust accumulate after a fall in temperature. Furthermore, the forest fire fuels the pollution by emitting smoke as the dry season and absence of winter rain continue for the year. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11971087 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Environmental Issue |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
wildfires
Kathmandu
smog
dust
visibility
air quality
very unhealthy
January 2025
Kathmandu Valley
bowl shaped
densely populated
air pollution
temperature drop
forest fire
pollution
smoke
dry season
winter rain absence
Subaas Shrestha
NurPhoto
early wildfires
thick layer
Nepali capital
environmental issues
health risks
particulate matter
atmospheric conditions
climate impact
seasonal changes
urban area
public health
respiratory problems
environmental degradation
ecosystem impact
human activities.
2026 NurPhoto. All rights reserved.
This image is the property of NurPhoto and is protected under international copyright laws.