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#13439097

13 March 2026

Swayambhunath temple appears faintly in the distance as thick smog blankets the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. The capital experiences severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 200 and 250, placing it in the ''very unhealthy'' category and ranking Kathmandu among the world's most polluted cities, according to the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the most dangerous airborne pollutant because it can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, is recorded at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended safe limit of 5 ug/m3--while PM10 levels stand at 100.3 ug/m3. Under Nepal's government-approved AQI scale, readings above 200 indicate very unhealthy conditions. The Ministry of Health and Population urges residents to take precautions, warning that prolonged exposure to polluted air can damage the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, and kidneys, and may contribute to illnesses including asthma, chronic bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, lung cancer, and other respiratory infections. Research shows that sustained exposure to high levels of particulate pollution significantly increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, particularly among children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing health conditions.

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#13427370

10 March 2026

Stenico Mattia competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427371

10 March 2026

Stenico Mattia competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427388

10 March 2026

Beullens Cedric is in action during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427437

10 March 2026

Valter Attila competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427439

10 March 2026

Valter Attila competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427476

10 March 2026

Mathieu VAN DER POEL from the Netherlands competes in the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026.

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#13427481

10 March 2026

Jorgenson Matteo competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026.

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#13427482

10 March 2026

Bettiol Alberto competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427488

10 March 2026

Bettiol Alberto competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427489

10 March 2026

Artz Huub participates in the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427313

10 March 2026

Giovanni Lonardi competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427349

10 March 2026

Iacchi Alessandro competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427350

10 March 2026

Iacchi Alessandro competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427356

10 March 2026

Remy Rochas competes during the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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#13427359

10 March 2026

Berckemoes Jenno participates in the first stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling race, an 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on March 9, 2026

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