Monday, February 9th, 2026

Air pollution in Kathmandu Valley rises as rains subside



KATHMANDU: Air pollution levels in the Kathmandu Valley have surged once again as recent rains and winds begin to taper off.

On Saturday, Kathmandu was ranked 42nd among the world’s most polluted cities.

As of 9:45 a.m. today (Sunday), it has climbed to seventh place, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 153.

Publish Date : 13 April 2025 10:53 AM

Gore sentenced to 10 years for 33-kg gold smuggling-linked murder case

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Three armed police personnel injured in clash during raid on illegal warehouse in Birgunj

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Election Commission call center handles over 2,000 election-related complaints in 25 days

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Rudrabeni-Bamitaksar road in Gulmi to be partially blocked

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