Air Quality Statistics - The Kathmandu Post

The Post uses data from World Air Quality Index and updates the page every 15 minutes. Data for some cities may not update regularly.

AQI	Air Pollution Level	Health Implications
0-50	Good	Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
51-100	Moderate	Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
101-150	Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
151-200	Unhealthy	Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
201-300	Very Unhealthy	Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
301+	Hazardous	Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.

Rain brings respite to Tarai residents from heat wave conditions

The maximum temperature in most places of the Tarai region, where heat wave warnings were issued a few days ago, has dropped to around 35 degrees Celsius.

Rain brings relief to Kathmandu Valley from severe air pollution

Most wildfires have died down. Several districts see heavy rainfall. More rain forecast until Sunday.

39 endangered snow leopards recorded in Humla

Study shows a rise in snow leopard population in the region.

One person dead as wildfires continue to rage in Palpa

Despite efforts to control them, large-scale blazes continue to spread across Palpa’s community forests, posing significant risks to local communities.

Forests echo with summer migratory birds’ calls

Birds travel thousands of miles to Nepal, mainly to breed. Asian koel flies 6,000 miles from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Raging wildfires drive pollution surge in Kathmandu

Kathmandu Valley ranked the world’s most polluted city on Monday afternoon, with PM2.5 levels reaching 365 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3).

Nepal’s glaciers are retreating faster than ever

Many global leaders still dismiss climate change as a hoax, believing glacier melt is a natural process unrelated to human activity.

Why are Nepal’s climate plans stalling? Lack of funds and manpower, say stakeholders

At the Climate Dialogue organised by the Post, speakers call for public awareness.

As temperatures rise, concern grows over heat wave conditions

Met office says above-average temperatures during the pre-monsoon period could lead to heatwave conditions in Tarai, along with severe water crises and rise in fire incidents.

World’s glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, UN says

The report coincides with a UNESCO summit in Paris marking the first World Day for Glaciers, urging global action to protect glaciers around the world.