Editorial photo #13417513 Environmental Issue

Air Pollution In Nepal

A general view shows vehicles moving along a roadside under polluted haze in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. The Kathmandu Valley is shrouded in smog as air pollution levels rise in the bowl-shaped capital. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), Kathmandu ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13417513
Date taken: 8 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto
Category: Environmental Issue

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