Editorial photo #12222859 Environmental Issue
AQI Of Kathmandu Remains Very Unhealthy With Increase In Pollutants
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, was shrouded in a polluted haze on April 2, 2025, as air pollution levels rose in the bowl-shaped valley. According to AirVisual, an air quality monitoring website, Kathmandu ranked among the world's most air-polluted cities, making the national capital hazardous to breathe. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)