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22 of World's 25 Most Polluted Cities Are in India
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What Happened?
A recent ranking reveals that 22 out of the 25 most polluted cities globally are in India, highlighting severe air quality issues across several states.
Key points
- Meerut ranks second globally with an AQI of 386.
- Ghaziabad is fourth with an AQI of 370.
- Panipat in Haryana ranks fifth with an AQI of 369.
- Noida and Greater Noida also appear in the top 10.
- Delhi's AQI improved to 296, but it is still heavily polluted.
- The pollution problem extends beyond city boundaries, affecting neighboring areas.
Key insights
- Sustained action against pollution sources is crucial as winter approaches.
- Delhi's absence from the ranking does not indicate a lasting improvement in air quality.
- The spread of pollution indicates a regional issue that requires collective action.
Why it matters
The high pollution levels pose serious health risks to millions of residents.
Entities
Meerut· CityGhaziabad· CityPanipat· CityNoida· CityGreater Noida· CityDelhi· CityUttar Pradesh· StateHaryana· StatePunjab· StateMaharashtra· StateRajasthan· State
Source
India Today
