Ranked: Top 7 most polluted cities in world, Delhi not on top, Chinese cities cleaner than…

Baghdad tops the list of most polluted cities with an AQI above 170, as per IQAir data. Kolkata ranks second with an AQI exceeding 160, categorised as “unhealthy.”

Top 7 Most Polluted Cities In World: The winter has arrived in India and efforts have started in Delhi-NCR to curb the pollution. The capital city was among the top three polluted cities in the world. The reason for air pollution in Delhi in the winter season is slow air flow, stubble burning in neighbouring states, and vehicles. However, it is worth mentioning that the condition of India’s capital is not as bad as compared to other cities of the world. Do you know which are the top three most polluted cities in the world? Let’s find out.

Air Pollution

In recent decades, air pollution has emerged as a major public health and most pressing environmental concerns. The latest data issued by IQAir has shown health-threatening air quality levels across major cities worldwide, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.

Which Is The Most Polluted City In The World?

The data released on October 10 revealed that cities in Middle Eastern countries, such as Baghdad and Iraq, currently rank as the most polluted cities in the globe, with an AQI exceeding 170.

Which Indian City Secured A Position In The List?

Indian city – Kolkata is in the second spot with PM2.5 concentrations. The city’s AQI is alarming, passing beyond 160. As per AQI it is classified as “unhealthy.”

Pakistan’s Lahore ranks fourth with an AQI of 160, another city Karachi reported 157 AQI.

Top 10 Most Polluted Cities In World

Rank	City	Country/Region	AQI⁺ (US)
1	Baghdad	Iraq	183
2	Kolkata	India	170
3	Dhaka	Bangladesh	162
4	Lahore	Pakistan	160
5	Manama	Bahrain	158
6	Kampala	Uganda	158
7	Doha	Qatar	157
8	Karachi	Pakistan	157
9	Delhi	India	155
10	Mumbai	India	152

HIGHLIGHTS

• Baghdad tops the list of most polluted cities with an AQI above 170.
• Kolkata ranks second with an AQI exceeding 160.
• Delhi’s AQI stands at 157, showing alarming pollution levels before Diwali.
• Dhaka and Lahore also report high pollution levels

Where Does Delhi Stand In The List?

India’s capital city’s air quality has sharply deteriorated ahead of Diwali. The AQI is reaching an “unhealthy” AQI of 157, according to IQAir.

Bangladesh’s Dhaka, which is densely populated, continues to face similar challenges of air pollution. The major reason of the air pollution in the city is rapid urbanisation, traffic congestion, and poor emission control.