The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia
All but one of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities last year were in Asia, a new study shows. The majority of these cities – 13 – are in the world’s most populous country, India, where booming economic growth is fired largely by coal and where hundreds of millions live in traffic-clogged and congested megacities .
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With 13 of 20 most polluted cities, India ranks 5th globally
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country worldwide in 2024, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya being the most polluted metropolitan area globally. High pollution levels are linked to rapid industrialisation and unregulated emissions.
India stands 5th in world's most polluted countries, Delhi named most polluted capital
India ranks as the world's 5th most polluted country, with Byrnihat being the most polluted city and Delhi the most polluted capital. Air pollution has cut life expectancy by 5.2 years, causing 1.5 million deaths annually.
This Indian city ranked as the world's most polluted. It's not New Delhi
Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked fifth in 2024, down from third in 2023.
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