Oct 28, 2024
By: BI India Bureau
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India faces a severe air pollution crisis, with some urban areas frequently ranking among the world's most polluted. Based on the real-time data of October 27, 2024 here is the list of cities with the worst air quality index (AQI).
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The capital city consistently tops the list of the most polluted cities of India. This severely high pollution is due to a combination of emissions from vehicles, industries and seasonal stubble burning in the neighbouring states.
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Rohtak has been consistently facing high levels of air pollution for the past few years, primarily due to industrial zones and agricultural burning.
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Another city in Haryana, Sonipat is struggling with rising air pollution resulting from vehicle emissions and industrial activities.
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A district located in Rajasthan, Bhiwadi is known for its high industrial output, which is also the reason for its elevated levels of air pollution.
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An important part of the Mumbai urban area, Kalyan has seen a significant rise in air pollution. This increase is due to emissions from vehicles, industrial activities and construction activities.
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A city in the NCR region of Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad has been one of the most polluted cities of India. The primary contributors to this high air pollution are industrial emissions and vehicular pollution.
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The holy city of Vrindavan is also facing alarmingly high levels of air pollution. This is a result of construction activities and high influx of tourists in the city.
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Another city from Rajasthan, Churu experiences high levels of air pollution, especially in winters due industrial emissions and vehicular pollution.
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Hisar, another city in Haryana, struggles with high pollution levels caused by industrial activities and a spike in the number of vehicles on the road.
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Known for its cultural and religious significance, the city of Rajgir in Bihar is facing alarming levels of air pollution due to increased construction activities and vehicular emissions.
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