Kathmandu AQI drops from 191 to 114 as holiday cuts traffic
Summary
Air pollution in Kathmandu Valley decreased significantly to an AQI of 114 from 191 due to reduced traffic during the Gyalpo Lhosar holiday, improving the city's global pollution ranking.
Key Points
- Air Quality Index in Kathmandu Valley dropped from 191 to 114 within 24 hours due to reduced vehicular movement during the Gyalpo Lhosar public holiday.
- Kathmandu fell from the world's third most polluted city to 14th position according to global AQI data.
- Vehicular emissions and brick kiln smoke are major contributors to the valley's air pollution.
- The Kathmandu Valley Air Quality Management Action Plan defines actions for AQI levels above 300, treating it as a disaster requiring strict control measures.
