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Bikaner Tops India's Most Polluted Cities List with AQI 1,357
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:36 PM
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Bikaner has been ranked as the most polluted city in India with an alarming AQI of 1,357, according to recent air quality reports. Delhi follows at 10th position.
Bikaner, a city in Rajasthan, has emerged as the most polluted city in India, registering an unprecedented Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1,357. The figure, sourced from the latest environmental monitoring data, far exceeds the national safety threshold of 300.
The spike in pollution is attributed to a combination of vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal dust storms that frequently affect the region. Local authorities have urged residents to take precautionary measures, including wearing masks and limiting outdoor exposure.
Environmental experts warn that sustained exposure to such high AQI levels can lead to serious respiratory and cardiovascular health risks. They call for immediate action to curb emissions and improve air quality monitoring across the state.
The report also highlights that Delhi, India's capital, ranks 10th on the list with an AQI of 1,357, underscoring the widespread challenge of air pollution in major Indian cities.
The spike in pollution is attributed to a combination of vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal dust storms that frequently affect the region. Local authorities have urged residents to take precautionary measures, including wearing masks and limiting outdoor exposure.
Environmental experts warn that sustained exposure to such high AQI levels can lead to serious respiratory and cardiovascular health risks. They call for immediate action to curb emissions and improve air quality monitoring across the state.
The report also highlights that Delhi, India's capital, ranks 10th on the list with an AQI of 1,357, underscoring the widespread challenge of air pollution in major Indian cities.