Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in India: March 2024
| Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Most Polluted City in India (March 2024) | Begusarai, Bihar |
| PM2.5 Concentration in Begusarai | 118.9 µg/m³ |
| Global Distinction | Begusarai is the most polluted metropolitan area globally |
| Capital City Air Quality | Delhi has the poorest air quality in India |
| Population Exposed to High PM2.5 Levels | 1.36 billion individuals in India |
| PM2.5 Levels vs WHO Guideline | 96% of India's population faces PM2.5 levels 7x higher than WHO's 5 µg/m³ guideline |
| Cities Exceeding PM2.5 Threshold | Over 66% of Indian cities report PM2.5 levels above 35 µg/m³ |
| Data Source | 30,000+ regulatory air quality monitoring stations and sensors |
| Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in India | Begusarai, Guwahati, Delhi, Mullanpur, New Delhi, Siwan, Saharsa, Goshaingaon, Kathar, Greater Noida |