India’s top 10 most polluted cities in 2024: Know the global cities AQI rankings
Top 10 India's most polluted cities in 2024, in addition to global AQI rankings: The air quality in New Delhi and surrounding areas reached the 'severe' category for the first time this season.
At 1600 AQI, this city is world's most polluted, and it's not New Delhi
In the worst case of air pollution in the world, an area in Pakistan's Lahore recorded an AQI of nearly 1600 on Friday. According to Swiss monitor IQAir, the CERP Office area in Lahore had an AQI of 1587 on Friday morning.
Delhi air pollution: Is Delhi now the world's most polluted city?
Delhi has now surpassed Lahore as the world’s most polluted city in IQAir’s live rankings, with AQI readings above 1,000, categorising it as 'hazardous' as per the Swiss air quality group IQAir. However, India’s pollution authority cited the AQI at approximately 350.
6 from Bihar among India’s top 10 polluted cities, Hajipur only one with 'severe' AQI
On Tuesday, Hajipur emerged as the most polluted city in India with a severe AQI of 427, contributing to alarming air quality levels in Bihar. Patna, Rajgir, and other cities in the state also ranked among the top 10 polluted cities.
This Is World's Most Polluted City With 1600 AQI, Bans Weddings For Next 3 Months
An AQI reading of 1600 is considered extremely hazardous, posing a risk to everyone, even those in good health, and significantly increasing the risk of respiratory issues.
Delhi is world's 2nd most polluted city, AQI recorded at...
PM IST Delhi's air quality turned 'severe' for the first time this season on Wednesday, with the AQI soaring to 418. The national capital also overtook the Pakistani city Lahore to become the world's most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir's live rankings.
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'
Delhi and its neighbouring cities are experiencing pollution levels that are at least 30-35 times the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Every year, Delhi and northern states battle hazardous air during the winter months of October to January due to plummeting temperatures,
Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as AQI levels reach 1,000
Delhi overtook Pakistan ’s Lahore as the world’s most polluted city in Swiss group IQAir’s live rankings, with an air quality index (AQI) score of more than 1,000, which is considered “hazardous”, but India ’s pollution authority said the AQI was around 350.
India’s capital introduces stricter anti-pollution measures as toxic smog hides Taj Mahal
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Delhi Tops As India’s Most Polluted City In October 2024: Here’s Why Air Quality Is Deteriorating
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India's 10 most polluted cities in October all in NCR
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Lahore ranked second-most polluted city as smog crisis continues
Lahore has slipped to second place in the global pollution rankings, with New Delhi overtaking the city to claim the top spot ...
Winter smog adds to pollution woes in India and Pakistan
With cities in India and Pakistan ranking among the world's most polluted, new technologies must be adopted to tackle ...
Toxic smog engulfs northern India, Pakistan
Pakistan's Lahore remained the world's most polluted city, while visibility in parts of northern India fell to zero. Seasonal ...
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India's Delhi shuts primary schools amid severe pollution crisis
In response to dangerously high pollution levels, the Delhi government has ordered the closure of all primary schools ...
Delhi Airport issues advisory as thick smog engulfs city, AQI turns ‘severe’
Delhi Airport said that all flight operations are “currently normal” but urged passengers to contact their respective ...