Top-10 Most Polluted Cities in India By October 2024

Air pollution is a major issue in many Indian cities, making the air harmful to breathe. It comes from things like traffic, factories, construction, and burning waste. Some cities have much worse pollution than others, which can cause serious health problems. Here are the top-10 most polluted cities in India, where the air quality is often very poor and unhealthy.

India’s Most Polluted City by October 2024

As of October 2024, Delhi is the most polluted city in India, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 310, falling into the “Very Poor” category. The main pollutants in the air are tiny particles known as PM2.5 and PM10, which come from sources like vehicle emissions, factories, and construction. These pollutants make the air harmful to breathe and can cause serious health problems.

Top-10 Most Polluted Cities in India by October 2024

Delhi, capital city of India, with the AQI value of 310, holds the title of the most polluted city in India by October 2024, followed by Singrauli, Bhiwani and Rohtak.

Here is the list of top-10 most polluted cities in India by October 2024:

India’s Most Pollutant City by October 2024
Rank	City	State	AQI Value
1.	Delhi	Delhi	310
2.	Singrauli	Madhya Pradesh	300
3.	Bhiwani	Haryana	289
4.	Rohtak	Haryana	283
5.	Jind	Haryana	277
6.	Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	257
7.	Bahadurgarh	Haryana	255
8.	Noida	Uttar Pradesh	252
9.	Kaithal	Haryana	239
10.	Hajipur	Bihar	236

An Overview of AQI

The Air Quality Index (AQI) helps people understand how polluted the air is. As pollution increases, so does the AQI, raising health risks for vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with breathing or heart issues. When the AQI is high, it’s advised to limit outdoor activities and consider using masks and air purifiers indoors.