Kathmandu turns world’s most polluted city
Summary
Kathmandu has become the world's most polluted city with an Air Quality Index of 184, posing serious health risks according to IQAir data.
Key Points
- Kathmandu has been ranked as the most polluted city globally by IQAir.
- The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 184, indicating severe pollution.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Kolkata, India, are the second and third most polluted cities, respectively.
- Primary pollution causes include increasing vehicles, road expansion, and wildfires.
