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#13439095
13 March 2026
A dense layer of smog engulfs the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. Air pollution intensifies across the bowl-shaped capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between 200 and 250, placing the city in the ''very unhealthy'' category and among the world's most polluted cities, according to data from the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Measurements show fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization--while PM10 levels reach 100.3 ug/m3. Nepal's national AQI scale classifies readings above 200 as very unhealthy and levels exceeding 300 as hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population advises residents to take protective measures, noting that long-term exposure to polluted air can lead to serious health complications including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Studies on air pollution also link prolonged exposure to increased risks of diabetes, reduced lung function, and premature death.
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#13439096
13 March 2026
A dense layer of smog engulfs the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. Air pollution intensifies across the bowl-shaped capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between 200 and 250, placing the city in the ''very unhealthy'' category and among the world's most polluted cities, according to data from the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Measurements show fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization--while PM10 levels reach 100.3 ug/m3. Nepal's national AQI scale classifies readings above 200 as very unhealthy and levels exceeding 300 as hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population advises residents to take protective measures, noting that long-term exposure to polluted air can lead to serious health complications including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Studies on air pollution also link prolonged exposure to increased risks of diabetes, reduced lung function, and premature death.
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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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#13439098
13 March 2026
A dense layer of smog engulfs the Kathmandu Valley in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 13, 2026. Air pollution intensifies across the bowl-shaped capital, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) fluctuating between 200 and 250, placing the city in the ''very unhealthy'' category and among the world's most polluted cities, according to data from the air quality monitoring platform IQAir's AirVisual. Measurements show fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at 129.9 micrograms per cubic meter--more than 25 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization--while PM10 levels reach 100.3 ug/m3. Nepal's national AQI scale classifies readings above 200 as very unhealthy and levels exceeding 300 as hazardous. The Ministry of Health and Population advises residents to take protective measures, noting that long-term exposure to polluted air can lead to serious health complications including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Studies on air pollution also link prolonged exposure to increased risks of diabetes, reduced lung function, and premature death.
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Parked Cars Lining Residential Street In Munich Shows Limited Parking Space And High Car Density
11 March 2026
#13432302
11 March 2026
Rows of parked cars line a residential street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on March 11, 2026. Limited parking space and high car density are common challenges in large European cities.
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#13430178
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430179
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430180
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430181
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430182
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430183
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430184
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430185
11 March 2026
A nighttime beach scene is affected by marine plastic debris covering the shoreline as a westerly wind blows at Kedonganan Beach in Bali, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of marine plastic debris cover the shoreline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to experience Bali's seas. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430186
11 March 2026
Traditional fishermen work near the beach, where plastic waste from the sea covers the coastline during the westerly wind at Kedonganan Beach, in Bali Island, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of plastic waste from the sea cover the coastline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to visit Bali's oceans. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430187
11 March 2026
Traditional fishermen work near the beach, where plastic waste from the sea covers the coastline during the westerly wind at Kedonganan Beach, in Bali Island, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of plastic waste from the sea cover the coastline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to visit Bali's oceans. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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#13430188
11 March 2026
A person walks along the beach, affected by plastic waste from the sea covering the coastline during a westerly breeze at Kedonganan Beach, in Bali Island, Indonesia, on March 10, 2026. Hundreds of tons of plastic waste from the sea cover the coastline every year during the rainy season, impacting tourists who want to visit Bali's oceans. Microplastic particles impact marine ecosystems and the surrounding environment.
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