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#12871970

17 October 2025

A portion of Kathmandu, Nepal, is covered by a thin layer of smog that shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley on October 17, 2025, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed the annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3-4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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#12871973

17 October 2025

Smoke billows from a residential area in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 17, 2025, as a thin layer of smog shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped valley, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3-4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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#12871974

17 October 2025

Smoke billows from a residential area in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 17, 2025, as a thin layer of smog shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped valley, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3 to 4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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#12871975

17 October 2025

A portion of Kathmandu, Nepal, is covered by a thin layer of smog that shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley on October 17, 2025, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed the annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3-4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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#11822927

30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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#11822928

30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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#11822931

30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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30 November 2024

A bustling shopping street in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on November 30, 2024, is alive with the festive spirit as shoppers fill the streets, admire holiday decorations, and select Christmas gifts. The atmosphere is lively, with a sense of excitement for the upcoming holidays. Kaufinger Strasse in Munich is crowded as many people are out shopping for Christmas gifts. The store windows are decorated with festive displays, showcasing a wide range of gifts and holiday items. Passersby stop to admire the windows and choose presents for the upcoming holiday season. Numerous Christmas stalls in the middle of the street invite people to drink mulled wine or eat snacks. As one of Munich's central shopping streets, Kaufinger Strasse attracts both locals and tourists who are completing their pre-Christmas shopping. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the Christmas decorations and the increasing number of shoppers in the stores. The street becomes a lively spot for those looking to buy gifts and experience the holiday spirit.

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