Delhi, Air pollution

Delhi world’s most polluted capital again: Report
India houses 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities, with Assam’s Byrnihat topping the list, according to a report by IQAir, a Swiss organisation.
Delhi world’s most polluted capital again; pollution cuts life expectancy in India by 5 years: Report
Thirteen of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India, with Byrnihat on the Assam-Meghalaya border topping the list, according to the 2024 World Air Quality Report.
Meghalaya's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi most polluted capital: Report
Thirteen of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday
India’s air pollution crisis: 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India - Report
A recently released report by IQAir highlights India's critical air pollution situation, with 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities in the country. Despite a 7% decrease in PM2.5 concentrations in 2024,
Delhi is more polluted than NCR cities for second year in a row
With an annual average PM 2.5 concentration of 108.3 µg/m³, Delhi was second only to Meghalaya’s Byrnihat, which had a PM 2.5 concentration of 128.2 µg/m³, in the list of regional cities of South Asia
Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi most polluted capital: Report
Overall, 35 per cent of the Indian cities reported annual PM2.5 levels exceeding 10 times the WHO limit of 5 micrograms per cubic metre
Meghalaya city tops global air pollution list; India No. 5
India was the fifth most polluted country globally in 2024, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya being the most polluted metropolitan area. Despite a 7% decline
Byrnihat: This little-known Meghalayan city is the world's most polluted, surpassing Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida
India's air pollution crisis remains severe, with 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities, including Byrnihat and Delhi, struggling with hazardous air quality. The World Air Quality Report 2024 highlights a 7% decline in PM2.
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.
India fifth most polluted country whereas Byrnihat in Meghalaya the world’s most polluted city: IQAir Report
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country in the world in 2024, with Byrnihat, Meghalaya, recognized as the most polluted metropolitan area globally. Despite a 7% decline in PM2.5 levels, New Delhi remained the most polluted capital.
Delhi's air quality worsens, remains 'poor' as residents hope for relief
Air Quality Index (AQI) was 249 at 8 am on March 12, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), remaining in ...
For 7th year, Delhi retains title of most polluted capital in world
New Delhi has been named the most polluted capital city worldwide for the seventh consecutive year, with PM2.5 levels close ...
Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says
Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found.
Delhi's air quality returns to 'poor' after a brief period of relief
Delhi also remained the most polluted capital in the world, according to World Air Quality Report 2024 released by Swiss air ...
Particulate matter levels in air exceed WHO limits in majority of world's big cities
Fewer than one in five global cities met World Health Organization air pollution standards in 2024 with Central and South ...
Delhi records hottest day of year so far at 34.8 degrees celsius
Delhi's weather update: fluctuating humidity levels, strong winds forecasted, poor air quality, hottest day recorded at 34.8 ...
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 ...