India has never been a country which looked determined to solve pollution problem. Over the years, the pollution has only seen an upward trend in urban cities of India. In what could be viewed as shocking, it has been found that 83 cities of India are there in 100 most polluted cities of the world.

Major urban centers like Delhi, Kanpur, and Varanasi are choking under hazardous air quality, with AQI levels frequently crossing the “severe” category. Toxic smog blankets cities, causing respiratory illnesses, school closures, and travel disruptions. Industrial emissions, vehicular pollution, and rampant construction dust exacerbate the crisis.

India’s 83 cities were amongst the most polluted in 2024 : AQI Website

As per the website Aqi.in, you will find 83 Indian cities in the list of 100 most polluted cities of the world with New Delhi topping the chart.

When we searched for the most polluted countries of 2024, India stood at number three while Bangladesh tops the chart.

The post received sarcastic comments from Redditors with many people joking that India will soon present 100 most polluted cities in the world.

India’s pollution crisis matter took a steep spike on Internet ever since Bryan Johnson experienced discomfort in a podcast due to the room’s air quality, reporting symptoms like skin irritation and burning sensations in his eyes and throat. Despite using an N95 mask and an air purifier, he found them ineffective because the room circulated outside air. Consequently, he decided to leave the podcast early.