Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in India This November

By Priyanka Roshan | Nov 13, 2024

Alarming Air Quality: Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in India This November

After the monsoon, many cities in India are seeing a sharp decline in air quality, posing serious health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. Here’s a look at the top 10 most polluted cities in India with alarming pollution levels as of November 13:

(Image: PTI)

Industrial emissions, vehicle pollution, and crop burning contribute to high pollution levels, especially in winter.

1. Noida AQI: 496, Hazardous

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: PTI)

Despite efforts to reduce pollution, New Delhi remains one of the most polluted cities globally due to vehicular emissions and nearby stubble burning.

2. New Delhi AQI: 478, Hazardous

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: AP)

Located near Delhi, Ghaziabad suffers from industrial emissions and heavy traffic, leading to poor air quality.

3. Ghaziabad AQI: 447, Hazardous

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: Canva)

Industrial activities, vehicular pollution, and crop burning make Faridabad’s air quality hazardous, especially during winter.

4. Faridabad AQI: 426, Hazardous

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: Canva)

Bulandshahr faces pollution from industrial sources, traffic, and agricultural practices like stubble burning.

5. Bulandshahr AQI: 382, Severe

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: PTI)

Industrial growth in Bhiwadi has led to severe air pollution, particularly during winter months.

6. Bhiwadi AQI: 375, Severe

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: PTI)

With increasing industrialization and pollution from agriculture, Sonipat struggles with high levels of particulate matter.

7. Sonipat AQI: 353, Severe

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: Canva)

Rapid urbanization, construction dust, and traffic contribute to Gurugram’s poor air quality.

8. Gurugram AQI: 351, Severe

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: PTI)

Rohtak faces pollution from vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and agricultural burning.

9. Rohtak AQI: 340, Severe

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: Canva)

Industrial pollution and crop residue burning in nearby areas worsen Saharsa’s air quality.

10. Saharsa AQI: 336, Severe

(Source: AQI.in, as of November 13, 2024; 11:45 am | Image: PTI)

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