Delhi Tops the List: North India's Air Pollution Reaches All Time High; Full List Here

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to dangerous levels in recent days, igniting north India's battle for clean air even before winter arrives. However, it is just not the problem of the national capital. Several cities in North India are facing the same problem of severe air pollution.

While Delhi is often regarded as the most polluted city in India, this time, two cities from Haryana have taken the top spots. Check out the list of the top 10 most polluted cities in India below.

Top 10 Most Polluted Cities of India

Based on real-time statistics as of 11 a.m. on October 22, the top 10 most polluted cities in India are listed here. The data is listed on www.aqi.in.

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Delhi’s Rising Air Pollution

Delhi is at the top of the list of the nation's most polluted cities, according to real-time data. Due to the concerning rise in air pollution in Delhi, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) was put into effect in Delhi-NCR on Monday.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily AQI Bulletin, Delhi's average daily AQI was 310, falling into the "Very Poor" category.

Rising Pollution in Smaller Cities

In addition to Delhi, several tier II and tier III cities in the North Indian states experience their worst levels of air pollution throughout the winter. According to Down to Earth, which cited a thorough analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment, North and East India continued to be the most polluted areas over the winter.

Aside from major cities like Delhi, smaller cities like Bihar and Rajasthan have become the main hotspots for pollution. According to the survey, the pollution levels in cities like Hanumangarh in Rajasthan and Begusarai in Bihar are comparable to those in the nation's capital.

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