Particulate matter reaches record high in Kathmandu

Particulate matter (PM10) reached probably record high in Kathmandu. Avoid staying around Putalisadak area for too long. PM10 concentrations in Putalisadak were recorded for ~900 micrograms per cubic meter while the national standard of Nepal is in ~120 micrograms per cubic meter. Following is the news cutting from Annapurna Post.