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India Dominates List of World's Most Polluted Places, Delhi Ranked 16th
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What Happened?
Delhi's air quality remains hazardous with an AQI of 524, but it ranks 16th among the world's most polluted cities. Meerut tops the list with an AQI of 727.
Key points
- Delhi's AQI was recorded at 524 on November 6, 2026.
- Meerut in Uttar Pradesh has the highest AQI at 727.
- Hapur, Hisar, and Bathinda follow in pollution rankings.
- All 20 cities in the list are from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.
- Delhi's air quality worsens ahead of Diwali, with an average AQI of 410 on November 3.
- Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana contribute to the pollution.
Key insights
- The high pollution levels could lead to increased respiratory issues among residents.
- The concentration of pollution in northern India may prompt government action to address air quality.
- With Diwali approaching, firecracker emissions could exacerbate the already poor air quality.
Why it matters
The worsening air quality poses health risks for residents, especially with Diwali approaching.
Entities
Delhi· CityMeerut· CityHapur· CityHisar· CityBathinda· CityPunjab· StateHaryana· StateUttar Pradesh· State
Source
India Today
