Polluted India

Delhi

The national capital is the most polluted city in India and also the 2nd most polluted city in the world. It is indeed a matter of concern as the pollution is making millions of people vulnerable to physical ailments. This is a huge matter of concern because this city has one of the maximum populations in the country. The levels of harmful particles in the air that are less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) are about 153µg/m3.

Patna, Bihar

Even though Patna is a non-industrial city, it is still featured in the second position as the most polluted city in India. The matter of concern here is the fact that Patna’s main source of income is agriculture which will surely suffer due to rise in the levels of pollution. Here, the levels of harmful particles in the air that are less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) are estimated to be about 149µg/m3.

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Ranked number three is most polluted cities in India is Gwalior. Tourism is the key source of income here but the pollution is going to affect not only the inflow of tourists but it is also going to take a toll on the historical monuments. The levels of harmful particles in the air that are less than 2.5 micrometres in the city are 144µg/m3.

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh and is the 4th most polluted city in India. Chhattisgarh is rich in coal and produces maximum electricity in India. Chattisgarh is rich in coal and produces maximum electricity in India. Many power plant and industry are located in this belt which is a big reason for increasing pollution.Here, the levels of harmful particles in the air that are less than 2.5 micrometres are reported to be about 134µg/m3.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Third fastest growing city in the world is also the 5th most polluted city in the world. And the reason is simple; Ahmedabad has the most number of textile industries in India which causes enough pollution to make it one of the most polluted cities in India and world.The levels of harmful particles in the air that are less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) in the city is reported to be about100µg/m3.

Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh

Recording 96µg/m3 levels of harmful particles in the air that are less than 2.5 micrometres. Firozabad is a city in Uttar Pradesh which is famous for bangle production. The city has a large number of glass industries which are said to be the main reasons for increasing pollution in this region.

Amritsar, Punjab

This is the 7th most polluted city in the country. Increasing vehicle traffic and growing industrial area are probably the prime reasons for pollution in this city. The levels of harmful particles in the air that are less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5) in the city were reported to be 92µg/m3.