Kolkata has ranked as the second most polluted city globally, just behind Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan that topped the global list with an AQI US reading of 170.
The latest IQAir World Air Quality Ranking claimed that the air quality index of Kolkata continued with a reading of 165.
Interestingly, in the ranking list Mumbai and Delhi stayed on fifth and seventh spot.
Top 10 Most Polluted Cities Worldwide
- Bishkek – Kyrgyzstan – 170
- Kolkata – India -165
- Tashkent – Uzbekistan – 156
- Lahore – Pakistan – 152
- Mumbai – India – 139
- Jakarta – Indonesia -137
- Delhi – India – 129
- Hanoi – Vietnam – 126
- Karachi – Pakistan – 122
- Dhaka – Bangladesh – 118
Point to be noted that the air quality measurements fluctuate constantly due to changing weather conditions, wind speeds, industrial and vehicular emissions, and localised pollution sources.
Pooja Jha is a journalist and editor who writes on governance, technology, culture, and urban affairs. With a keen eye for detail, she brings clarity and context to stories that matter to everyday readers. She can be reached at: thekolkatan@gmail.com
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