Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in India

By Nik Singh Oct 19, 2023

The capital city consistently ranks as one of the most polluted cities in India, with high levels of particulate matter and pollutants.

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Ghaziabad

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Bulandshahr

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Noida

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Greater Noida

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Kanpur

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Lucknow

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Faridabad

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Gurugram

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Varanasi

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Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in India

The capital city consistently ranks as one of the most polluted cities in India, with high levels of particulate matter and pollutants.

Delhi

Ghaziabad

A city in the National Capital Region (NCR), Ghaziabad has experienced severe air pollution issues, mainly due to its proximity to Delhi.

Bulandshahr

Also located in the NCR, Bulandshahr faces air quality problems related to industrial and vehicular pollution.

Noida

Another city in the NCR, Noida has struggled with deteriorating air quality, linked to rapid urbanization and industrial activity.

Greater Noida

Like its neighboring cities, Greater Noida in the NCR faces severe air pollution issues attributed to urban development and vehicular emissions.

Kanpur

Kanpur, an industrial city in Uttar Pradesh, is known for its poor air quality, mainly due to industrial emissions and urban growth.

Lucknow

The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, experiences air pollution from various sources, including vehicular emissions and construction activities.

Faridabad

Located in Haryana, Faridabad contends with air pollution problems connected to its proximity to Delhi and industrial activities.

Gurugram

Also in Haryana and part of the NCR, Gurugram faces severe air quality issues, influenced by urbanization, construction, and transportation.

Varanasi

Varanasi, a historically significant city, has seen rising pollution levels due to industrial growth and vehicular emissions.