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Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Why the ‘Fluctuating’ AQI is a Silent Killer

Air Pollution in Kathmandu: Why the ‘Fluctuating’ AQI is a Silent Killer

Air Pollution in Kathmandu has reached a critical tipping point in January 2026. While the AQI fluctuates, TheHealth Thread breaks down the medical reality of this silent emergency and why the ‘improving’ numbers are more dangerous than they seem. This fluctuation is dangerous. It tricks us into th

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