"Be Cautious"

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4 April 2025

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas.

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4 April 2025

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas.

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#12226972

4 April 2025

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas.

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#12226974

4 April 2025

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas.

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4 April 2025

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas.

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#11167710

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#11167711

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#11167712

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#11167713

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#11167714

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#11167715

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#11167716

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#11167718

22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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22 April 2024

A thirsty juvenile yellow paper-wasp (Polistes olivaceus) drinks water from a small puddle on a wall during a heat wave in West Bengal. The state is experiencing an intense heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 45.1 degrees Celsius. Yellow paper-wasps are often found near water sources as they need to stay hydrated, particularly during hot and dry conditions. Wasps do not merely drink water; they also mix it with wood pulp to construct their nests, use it to cool their nests on hot days, and share it with their nest mates and larvae. These insects collect and transfer water by first swallowing it and then regurgitating it into the mouths of other wasps, in a process known as trophallaxis. Wasps can often be found hovering near water, which is vital for their hydration, especially in extreme heat and dryness. However, they must be cautious because if their wings become too wet, they will be unable to fly. This photo was taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India on April 22, 2024.

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#9498536

26 January 2023

A view of the Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara near Vik, on January 24, 2023. -Reynisfjara, a black-sand beach located on Iceland's South Coast, is renowned globally for its unique beauty. However, the beach is also known for its potential dangers. The roaring waves, known as sneaker waves, of Reynisfjara are particularly dangerous, often pushing further up the beach than many would expect. Visitors are advised to always be cautious and never turn their back on the waves, and it is recommended to keep a safe distance of at least 30 meters (100 feet) to ensure safety.

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