Nepal Reigns The Title Of Most Polluted Cities In World

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Nepal Reigns The Title Of Most Polluted Cities In World

A monkey is pictured against the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on April 2, 2025, shrouded by a layer of toxic smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continues to remain low following the absence of winter rain in the Himalayan nation. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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