New Delhi: Forty-nine of the world’s 50 most polluted cities are in India, according to data from AQI.in. Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar topped the global list with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 821 at 9.54 am on Tuesday.
Pakistan’s Lahore was the only city outside India to feature in the list, ranking 14th with an AQI of 430.
Air pollution levels have remained severe across several parts of India, from Delhi to Madhya Pradesh, following Diwali celebrations.
At 6 am on Tuesday, Delhi’s Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of over 400, while several other areas of the national capital reported readings above 300.
