A thick haze in Kathmandu Valley pushed the Air Quality Index to 'Very Unhealthy,' reaching 'Hazardous' levels in Bhaisipati with a reading of 333. The pollution caused flight diversions and health issues for residents, highlighting a severe environmental and public health crisis in Nepal.
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