35 Indian Cities Among World's 50 most polluted, IQAir 2020 Claims
Swiss company IQAir's 2020 World Air Quality Report listed New Delhi as the world's most polluted capital for the third consecutive year. The city's dismaying new title emanated from the high concentration of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5. Reportedly, New Delhi's average annual concentration equalled 84.1 in PM2.5/cubic meter of air, causing nearly 54,000 premature deaths. Further, listing Beijing on 2nd spot, the report… read-more
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Polluted Air Deaths More Deadlier Than COVID Deaths In Indian Cities
According to a report published by Greenpeace foundation, air pollutant PM2.5 has claimed more lives than COVID-19 in many Indian megacities. Delhi alone accounted for 54,000 lives, way more than its COVID-19 tally of 10,984. Similarly, Mumbai and Bangalore accounted for avoidable deaths of 25,000 and 12,000. Besides, deaths in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Lucknow were recorded at a staggering 11,000, 11,000 and 6,700.
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With AQI Of 306, Pakistan's Lahore Declared As World's Most Polluted City
Pakistan's Lahore has been declared the world's most polluted city after its air quality index (AQI) dropped to 306, six-times over the limit. The data was provided by a Swiss company IQAir, which records the global AQI. Moreover, it has indicated Lahore’s AQI as ‘hazardous’. Experts fear the poor air quality would harm the population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan’s Karachi also secured 7th Spot in the top 10 list.
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