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India Has 13 of the 20 Most Polluted Cities; Delhi Is Not Among Them
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What Happened?
India has 13 cities listed among the world's 20 most polluted urban areas, while Delhi, often associated with poor air quality, is not included. Bulandshahr ranks third globally with an AQI of 198.
Key points
- India dominated the global pollution ranking with 13 cities in the top 20.
- Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh ranked third globally with an AQI of 198.
- Agartala in Tripura followed in fourth place with an AQI of 181.
- Other cities in the top 20 include Pali, Muzaffarnagar, and Burhanpur, all with AQIs above 170.
- Delhi's AQI peaked at 191 on the morning of October 19 but did not make the top 20 list.
Key insights
- The absence of Delhi from the top 20 list may indicate temporary fluctuations in air quality.
- High pollution levels in Indian cities could lead to increased health risks for vulnerable populations.
- The data reflects the need for ongoing monitoring and policy interventions to address air quality.
Why it matters
The air quality rankings highlight significant pollution issues in Indian cities, affecting public health.
Entities
Delhi· CityBulandshahr· CityAgartala· CityPali· CityMuzaffarnagar· CityBurhanpur· CityGurugram· CityUttar Pradesh· StateTripura· StateMadhya Pradesh· StateHaryana· StateRajasthan· StateMumbai· CityHapur· CityHisar· CityBikaner· CityBareilly· City
Source
India Today
