Kathmandu's air pollution level declining
Summary
Air pollution in Kathmandu Valley is decreasing, with the Air Quality Index dropping from 191 to 99 due to increased wind activity and improved weather conditions.
Key Points
- Air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley is declining as of February 20.
- The Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved to 99, down from a peak of 191 last Tuesday.
- The decrease in pollution levels is linked to increased wind activity and favorable weather conditions.
- Kathmandu dropped from the third to the eighteenth most polluted city globally based on AQI rankings.
