South Asia cities worst for air pollution


South Asia cities worst for air pollution

Tuesday, 19 Mar, 2024 0

The extent of air pollution across Asia has been laid out in a new report, with 99 of the 100 cities with the world’s worst air pollution located in Asia.

Biggest culprit is India with a massive 83 cities on the list.

According to air quality tracking company IQAir, most of these cities exceeded the WHO air quality threshold by more than ten times.

The report identified Begusarai, in India the most polluted city and exceeding WHO guidelines by 23 times.

The Indian cities of Guwahati, Delhi, and Mullanpur were also among the most polluted.

Frank Hammes, IQAir CEO said the health impact of air pollution include potentially reducing life expectancy by up to six years, bringing on respiratory issues and cognitive impairment.

Hammers said South Asia is the main region of concern with 29 out of the 30 most polluted cities in Bangladesh Pakistan and India.

They are the three most polluted cities the report says. 

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