21 Indian cities in world’s top 30 cities with highest air pollution

48% of Indian cities have PM 2.5 particles in the air that exceed 50 µg/m3, or more than 10 times the WHO guideline.

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Jitesh Surjiani | 25 Mar '22

The fact that air pollution has a negative impact on human health is well known by all. However, given the minimal progress achieved in combating it, air pollution has become the second biggest risk factor for diseases in India.

Air Pollution 2021 - Top Countries

As per the World Air Quality Report released by IQAir, a Swiss firm, air pollution levels in India deteriorated significantly in 2021 after showing steady improvement in the previous two years.

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Jitesh Surjiani

Jitesh Surjiani

Jitesh Surjiani is passionate about progressive change for India and its citizens. He writes about issues that are roadblocks in improving quality of life and interpersonal interactions as well as areas of public governance that fall short in intent and action.

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