Kathmandu ranks world's fourth most air-polluted city, Dhaka ranks first

By Republica
Published: February 17, 2025 08:17 AM

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Kathmandu ranks as the fourth most air-polluted city in the world as per the latest data. 

The IQAir measured Kathmandu's air pollution at 176 AQI this morning 

IQAir, an organization that monitors air quality globally, conducted the measurement.Meanwhile, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, holds the top spot, with its air pollution measured at 204 AQI this morning. New Delhi, India, ranks second with an AQI of 199.

Lahore, Pakistan, holds the third position, with an air pollution level of 192 AQI.