Kathmandu claims 13th spot on Global Air Pollution Index: Unveiling causes, impacts, and ongoing trends

Kathmandu Valley/File

KATHMANDU: The air quality in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, has reached alarming levels, with PM2.5 levels hitting 158 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) as of 9:15 am, according to data from IQ AirVisual.