Air quality in Kathmandu deteriorates to "very unhealthy", ranking second most polluted in the world
Published on: April 23, 2026, 3:15 p.m. | Source: The Tribune
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kathmandu was recorded at 247, placing it just behind Lahore, Pakistan, which topped the global list with an AQI of 381. An AQI level above 200 is considered very unhealthy and poses serious health risks to the general population.
