July 6, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n Kathmandu was ranked fifth in the Pollution Index 2017 mid-year survey, according to a ranking published by Numbeo, one of the world\u2019s leading databases with user-contributed data of cities and countries.<\/p>\n The cities were surveyed based on the relevant information from institutions like World Health Organization, in terms of air & water pollution, accessibility, among other pollution types.<\/p>\n In total, 269 cities were covered, globally, with Ghana\u2019s capital Accra topping the index and New Zealand\u2019s capital Wellington being the least-polluted city. Kathmandu stood fifth in the list with a pollution index of 96.52.<\/p>\n The Department of Environment, Nepal names Kathmandu as one of the unhealthy cities to live in, with particulate matter of Ratnapark area of the city measured at 107 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3.<\/p>\n The pollution scenario in Kathmandu is attributed to the road expansion projects in the valley, government\u2019s failure to replace the old and outdated vehicles on-road, and delay in the underground installation of Melamchi Drinking Water pipes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" July 6, 2017 Kathmandu was ranked fifth in the Pollution Index 2017 mid-year survey, according to…<\/span><\/p>\n