Ṭikāpur reports an annual PM2.5 of 42.5 µg/m³. That's above the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³ — long-term exposure here carries documented health trade-offs.
Compared across Nepal
Ṭikāpur: 42.5 µg/m³. Typical range in Nepal: 31.0–45.5 µg/m³. Low anchor: Dārchulā, 22.5 µg/m³. High anchor: Gaur, 55.8 µg/m³.
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