Why is Kathmandu’s air more polluted in winter? Your 6 FAQs answered

Data from the State of Global Air states that over 42,000 people die of pollution every year. But, this is not acknowledged well because they are categorised as deaths from lung or heart diseases and not air pollution. Yet, it remains a significant problem all over the world.

In Kathmandu, during the winter times–generally from November to February–the problem increases significantly. It becomes more evident when on days like January 5, 2021 , the air quality peaked at over 480 affecting visibility and causing eye burns among people. Yet, this begs the question of whether Kathmandu air is healthier during other seasons. Definitely, it is not because everybody talks about it but no one takes action .