In pics: Most polluted cities in the world; 7 of top 10 cities are in India

7 of top 10 most polluted cities in the world are in India, according to a new study showing South Asia's battle with deteriorating air quality and the economic toll it's expected to take worldwide

BS Web Team  |  New Delhi 

#1 Gurugram, India

#1 Gurugram, India
1 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 135.8

 

#2 Ghaziabad, India

#2 Ghaziabad, India
2 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 135.2

 

#3 Faisalabad, Pakistan

#3 Faisalabad, Pakistan
3 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 130.4

 

#4 Faridabad, India

#4 Faridabad, India
4 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 129.1

 

#5 Bhiwadi, India

#5 Bhiwadi, India
5 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 125.4

 

#6 Noida, India

#6 Noida, India
6 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 123.6

 

#7 Patna, India

#7 Patna, India
7 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 119.7

 

#8 Hotan, China

#8 Hotan, China
8 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 116.0

 

#9 Lucknow, India

#9 Lucknow, India
9 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 115.7

 

#10 Lahore Pakistan

#10 Lahore Pakistan
10 / 10
PM2.5 pollution score- 114.9

 


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First Published: Tue, March 05 2019. 13:53 IST