ACCORDING to the State of Global Air report, Delhi has been ranked as the most polluted city in the world, followed by Kolkata, in terms of PM 2.5 concentrations. The report that was released on Wednesday is based on analysis of pollution sources for a period ranging from 2010 to 2019 in 7,239 cities across the globe. It shows the pollution exposure in these cities and the associated health impacts on people.
It mainly analyses two key air pollutants — PM 2.5 and NO2. PM 2.5 is the most dominant pollutant in Delhi’s air that can enter the lungs and the bloodstream and can cause adverse impact on health. The report has divided the cities into 21 regions such as South Asia, East Asia and Africa, among others.
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Communal amity leads to temple re-consecration
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Sangeeth Sivan, maker of Malayalam film 'Yodha', passes away in Mumbai
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Death toll 17 in rain-related incidents in T’gana
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Heavy rain likely to continue in TN till May 11
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Ramp up testing of food products, says HC
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10 apprehended in pan-India police crackdown on Bishnoi-Brar gang
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Sisodia bail: Agencies given more time
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Diplomat flags trash near embassy, NDMC rushes in
Ambassador appeals for cleanliness of roads near foreign embassies
Trained in captivity, to 'serve' in freedom
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