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Kathmandu's pollution at hazardous level, tops chart of world’s most polluted cities

KATHMANDU, May 3: The air quality in Kathmandu has once again deteriorated to hazardous levels. According to IQAir, the air pollution index in Kathmandu peaked at 207 at 12:30 PM.
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By Republica

KATHMANDU, May 3: The air quality in Kathmandu has once again deteriorated to hazardous levels. According to IQAir, the air pollution index in Kathmandu peaked at 207 at 12:30 PM.



Despite clear skies in the morning, pollution levels have been steadily rising since 9 o'clock.


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This trend is attributed to ongoing fires in different locations across the country and absence of rainfall.


 

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