Editorial photo #13485057 Human Interest

Air Pollution Fizzles Out In Nepal After Pre-monsoon Rainfall

Photographers take photos against the backdrop of Kathmandu Valley as seen from a hill station after pre-monsoon rainfall reduces air pollution, on March 22, 2026. Air pollution in Nepal, including in the capital, Kathmandu, has decreased significantly. The Air Quality Index (AQI) previously stood at 178, making Kathmandu the second most polluted city in the world a week ago. The AQI has now sharply declined to 60. An AQI measurement from 0 to 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'requires alertness', 100 to 150 is 'unhealthy' for people with respiratory and heart diseases, 151 to 200 is 'unhealthy for all', 201 to 300 is 'very unhealthy', and above 300 is 'very dangerous'. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13485057
Date taken: 22 March 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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