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Bahadurgarh records AQI of 400, tops India's pollution list as Delhi falls to 10th
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:32 PM
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Bahadurgarh in Haryana posted an Air Quality Index of 400, making it the most polluted city in India, while Delhi slipped to the tenth spot, according to Livemint data.
The latest air‑quality monitoring released by Livemint shows that Bahadurgarh, a city in Haryana's Jhajjar district, recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 400, the highest reading among Indian cities this week. Such a level falls in the "severe" category, indicating hazardous conditions for residents and prompting health advisories.
Delhi, which often tops the national pollution rankings, recorded a lower AQI that placed it at the tenth position nationwide. The capital's reading, while still in the unhealthy range, suggests a modest improvement compared with previous days.
Authorities in Bahadurgarh have urged citizens to limit outdoor activities, use masks, and keep windows closed. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board is expected to issue further directives and explore short‑term measures such as restricting vehicular movement and suspending construction work.
Experts attribute the spike in Bahadurgarh to a combination of stagnant weather, crop‑burning in surrounding areas, and high vehicular emissions. They warn that without sustained policy action, similar spikes could recur across the region.
The data underscores the growing challenge of air‑quality management in the National Capital Region, prompting calls for coordinated action among neighboring states to curb emissions and protect public health.
Delhi, which often tops the national pollution rankings, recorded a lower AQI that placed it at the tenth position nationwide. The capital's reading, while still in the unhealthy range, suggests a modest improvement compared with previous days.
Authorities in Bahadurgarh have urged citizens to limit outdoor activities, use masks, and keep windows closed. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board is expected to issue further directives and explore short‑term measures such as restricting vehicular movement and suspending construction work.
Experts attribute the spike in Bahadurgarh to a combination of stagnant weather, crop‑burning in surrounding areas, and high vehicular emissions. They warn that without sustained policy action, similar spikes could recur across the region.
The data underscores the growing challenge of air‑quality management in the National Capital Region, prompting calls for coordinated action among neighboring states to curb emissions and protect public health.