Kathmandu Valley Air Quality Remains Unhealthy Amid Lack of Rain and Wind

Key Points

• Air pollution in Kathmandu Valley reached an unhealthy level of 192 AQI due to accumulation caused by lack of rain and wind.
• Industrial operations, construction activities, and pollution from across the border are contributing to deteriorating air quality.
• The Government of Nepal considers AQI above 300 a disaster and has an Air Quality Management Action Plan to mitigate pollution.
• Measures include stopping waste burning, increasing street cleaning, and issuing health advisories for vulnerable populations.