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Kathmandu Suffers from Worst Air Pollution in History, Leads as Most Polluted City

Nepal faces worst air pollution in history, with hazardous levels in Kathmandu due to wildfires and dust, worsening health.

UNICEF warns of toxic air in Punjab, affecting 11M children under 5. Urges urgent action to protect health and education.

Pollution levels soar in Delhi, with toxic smog persisting and severely impacting air quality across northern India.

Delhi battles severe AQI, with banned services, online schools, and health warnings as pollution reaches hazardous levels.

Punjab declares smog emergency as Muslims pray for rain; schools close, and strict restrictions imposed across province.

Hazardous smog in Punjab affects 70,000 daily, as mobile clinics reach those in need and schools close to protect children.

Delhi faces ‘severe’ air pollution, with record AQI levels causing flight disruptions and poor visibility.

Punjab government shuts down parks and museums for 10 days to combat smog conditions as air quality worsens across major cities.

Death toll in South Asia due to air pollution boomed as nine out of ten most vulnerable cities in South Asia.