Smog-covered cityscape in India after Diwali

93 of the World's 100 Most Polluted Cities Are in India After Diwali

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Following Diwali, air quality index (AQI) rankings reveal that 93 of the world's 100 most polluted cities are located in India. Despite the widespread pollution, New Delhi did not rank among the top 10 most polluted cities. The worst AQI recorded reached as high as 868, indicating severe air quality issues.

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