India, air pollution

India has six of the world's 10 most polluted cities, report shows
Chad, in central Africa, is the world’s most polluted country, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, according to an IQAir report.
The list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia
India – the world’s most populous nation with 1.4 billion people dropped from third to fifth place from the previous year, according to the report. But the report said air pollution “remains ...
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,
Smog bound Indian cities dominate global pollution rankings: report
Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published Tuesday.
Report reveals 2024's most polluted cities, countries: Which US cities made the list?
Data from more than 40,000 air quality monitoring stations in 138 countries, territories and regions were analyzed for the report, IQAir said.
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.
India tops smog rankings again
Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated glo­bal rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog ...
India: Will air pollution jack up health insurance costs?
Air quality in Indian cities frequently ranks among the most hazardous in the world.Health insurance premiums in India, ...
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.
India, Pakistan & Bangladesh in same smog bloc, only 7 countries meet WHO air quality standards
India, fifth in the smog rankings behind Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, saw average PM2.5 ...
India's first homegrown aerosol lidar to help IMD accurately predict weather, air pollution
BHUBANESHWAR: In a major technological breakthrough, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has ...
Smog guns will operate round the year: Rekha
Sprinklers and smog guns will remain operational throughout the year, except during the monsoon, to tackle dust pollution, said chief minister Rekha Gupta, who addressed a high-level review meeting on ...