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Four Haryana towns rank among India's 13 most polluted cities, report shows
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:32 AM
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A recent survey places four cities in Haryana within the nation’s 13 most polluted urban areas, highlighting severe air quality concerns in the state.
A report cited by the Hindustan Times indicates that four cities in Haryana have been listed among the 13 most polluted urban centres across India. The ranking is based on annual average concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is the key indicator of harmful air quality.
The inclusion of multiple Haryana locations underscores a growing environmental challenge for the state, where industrial activity, vehicular emissions and seasonal crop‑burning contribute to deteriorating air conditions. Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to high PM2.5 levels can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
State officials have acknowledged the findings and said they are reviewing existing pollution‑control measures. They have urged local administrations to intensify monitoring, enforce stricter emission norms and promote greener transport options to curb the trend.
The report adds to a broader national picture of worsening air quality, prompting calls for coordinated action at both state and central levels to protect public health.
The inclusion of multiple Haryana locations underscores a growing environmental challenge for the state, where industrial activity, vehicular emissions and seasonal crop‑burning contribute to deteriorating air conditions. Health experts warn that prolonged exposure to high PM2.5 levels can aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
State officials have acknowledged the findings and said they are reviewing existing pollution‑control measures. They have urged local administrations to intensify monitoring, enforce stricter emission norms and promote greener transport options to curb the trend.
The report adds to a broader national picture of worsening air quality, prompting calls for coordinated action at both state and central levels to protect public health.