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Health
India Dominates List of World's Most Polluted Cities, Report Finds
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 01:32 PM
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A recent analysis highlighted that a majority of the world’s most polluted cities are located in India, underscoring a growing air‑quality crisis.
Kanak News Odisha reports that the latest global air‑quality rankings place several Indian cities among the topmost polluted locations worldwide. The findings reflect persistently high concentrations of particulate matter and other pollutants in urban centres across the country. Experts attribute the deteriorating conditions to rapid urbanisation, vehicular emissions, and reliance on fossil‑fuel based power generation.
The report does not single out a specific city but notes that major metros such as Delhi, Kolkata and others consistently appear in the upper tiers of the pollution index. Health officials warn that prolonged exposure to such polluted air can exacerbate respiratory ailments and increase cardiovascular risks.
Authorities at both central and state levels have pledged to intensify monitoring and enforce stricter emission standards. However, the data underscores the urgency for comprehensive policy measures and public awareness to curb the rising health threats posed by air pollution.
The report does not single out a specific city but notes that major metros such as Delhi, Kolkata and others consistently appear in the upper tiers of the pollution index. Health officials warn that prolonged exposure to such polluted air can exacerbate respiratory ailments and increase cardiovascular risks.
Authorities at both central and state levels have pledged to intensify monitoring and enforce stricter emission standards. However, the data underscores the urgency for comprehensive policy measures and public awareness to curb the rising health threats posed by air pollution.