India’s Deteriorating Air Quality
The latest World Air Quality Report 2023 reveals alarming trends in air pollution, with Bihar's Begusarai emerging as the world's most polluted metropolitan area and Delhi retaining its title as the capital city with the poorest air quality.
Key Points
- India's Worsening Air Quality: In 2023, India ranked third for air pollution out of 134 countries, with an average annual PM2.5 concentration of 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre, reflecting a significant decline from its eighth position in 2022.
- Bihar's Alarming Pollution Levels: Begusarai in Bihar claimed the dubious distinction of being the world's most polluted metropolitan area, with an average PM2.5 ....