Delhi, 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.
Delhi under reporting pollution: Study
Fine particulate matter could be absorbing moisture from Delhi’s humid air during winters, which could result in an underestimation of the city’s PM1 pollution by up to 20 per cent, according to a new study.
This Is The World's Most Polluted City. Hint - Its Not Delhi
Swiss air technology firm IQAir's World Air Quality Report 2024 offers a comprehensive analysis of global air pollution. 1 Based on data from over 40,000 monitoring stations across 138 countries, the report reveals alarming trends.
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.
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.
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
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.
Delhi air pollution worse than expected as water vapor skews figures
New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated, with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapor, leading ...
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Delhi's Air: How Humidity Skews Pollution Estimates by 20%
A new study reveals that Delhi's winter humidity causes fine particulate matter (PM1) to absorb moisture, potentially ...
Explained: Delhi’s air worst among capitals, Byrnihat’s the world’s most foul, finds new report
Thirteen of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, according to the World Air Quality Report for 2024 released by ...
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 ...
Delhi: how weather patterns and faraway mountains made this the world’s most polluted megacity
Don’t just blame the city’s cars, factories and building sites. Mountains and weather patterns make it particularly hard for ...
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Former WHO Scientist Advocates Air Purifiers in Schools Amidst Worsening Air Quality
Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan recommends air purifiers in schools to protect children from severe air ...
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.
ICMR should study air pollution, suggest ways to handle effects: Parl panel
In the report, the panel stated that the efforts initiated by ICMR to study the health implications of air pollution are taken note of ...
Warmer days ahead as temperature continues to rise in Delhi
Reportedly, no significant change in temperature trends over Delhi-NCR in the past 24 hours. The maximum temperatures ranged ...