Toxic air in Nepal: What travellers need to know
Kathmandu is covered by thick smog, making Nepal one of the most polluted countries with an AQI of 348. The Ministry of Health and Population advises vulnerable groups to take preventive measures as the pollution is linked to 42,000 annual deaths and a reduction in life expectancy by 4.1%.
Kathmandu is covered by thick smog, making Nepal one of the most polluted countries with an AQI of 348. The Ministry of Health and Population advises vulnerable groups to take preventive measures as the pollution is linked to 42,000 annual deaths and a reduction in life expectancy by 4.1%.
