21 of world’s 30 most polluted cities in India: Report

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Ghaziabad is the most polluted city in the world (File photo)

New Delhi (NVI): Delhi is the world’s most polluted capitals in the world, according to a new report which also mentions that Ghaziabad is the most polluted city in the world.

The recent Air Quality Index (AQI) report has also revealed that 21 of the world’s 30 most polluted cities are in India.

World Air Quality Report 2019 compiled by IQAir Air Visual says that afer Ghaziabad, Hotan in China, Gujranwala and Faislabad in Pakistan are the most polluted cities in the world, followed by Delhi at fifth place.

The 21 most polluted cities in India in order of their ranking are Ghaziabad, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Greater Noida, Bandhwari, Lucknow, Bulandshahr, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Jind, Faridabad, Coraut, Bhiwadi, Patna, Palwal, Muzaffarpur, Hisar, Kutail, Jodhpur and Moradabad.

However, the report also mentions that Indian cities have shown improvement from last year.