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What is the world's most polluted city?
The world's most polluted city is Bhiwadi in Rajasthan with PM 2.5 concentration at 106.2 µg/m3, more than 20 times the World Health Organisation’s(WHO) recommended level of 5 µg/m3.
How bad is the air quality in India?
India’s annual average PM2.5 levels reached 58.1 µg/m3 in 2021 which is more than 10 times the WHO’s air quality guidelines.
What is India’s rank on the Air Quality Index?
India ranks as the 5th most polluted country, superseded only by Bangladesh, Chad, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.
How many deaths annually are due to high exposure to PM 2.5?
It is estimated that approx. 9.8 lakh people die annually due to high exposure to PM 2.5. Many others suffer from cardiovascular diseases and other diseases.
What is the annual economic impact of air pollution in India?
India loses approx. USD 150 Billion annually in economic opportunities due to air pollution.
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