Haze and pollution shroud Nepal for nearly a week
Summary
Nepal has been experiencing haze and severe air pollution for nearly a week across multiple provinces, with Kathmandu ranked among the world's most polluted cities, worsening respiratory illnesses among the public.
Key Points
- Haze and polluted air blanketed most parts of Nepal's Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Karnali provinces for nearly a week.
- Meteorological factors like high and low-pressure systems and lack of rainfall have caused stagnant haze conditions.
- Kathmandu Valley ranks as the third most polluted city globally with hazardous PM2.5 levels, impacting public health severely.
- Extreme weather patterns and rising temperatures linked to climate change have increased in Nepal over recent years.
