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Kathmandu Tops World Pollution List As Smog Chokes City

Vehicles move along a busy road as smog hangs over Kathmandu city in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. According to the air quality monitoring website IQAir (AirVisual), the bowl-shaped capital ranks first among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality reaching hazardous levels for residents. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13418599
Date Taken	8 March 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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