Kathmandu Air Quality Remains Unhealthy for Second Consecutive Day
Kathmandu Valley continued to record unhealthy air quality for the second consecutive day, with pollution levels remaining above safe limits, according to real-time monitoring data on Thursday.
As of Thursday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kathmandu stood at around 116 on the US AQI scale, placing the city in the category of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” The level indicates increased health risks for children, the elderly, and people with respiratory or heart conditions .
Particulate Matter Far Above WHO Limits
Data from air quality monitoring platforms show that PM2.5 concentration in Kathmandu reached approximately 42 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³). This is more than eight times higher than the World Health Organization’s recommended annual average li...