In today’s time the pollution is major problem from the toxic haze of smog to the poisonous fumes choking the air, the world’s most polluted cities reveal a sobering truth: This blog takes you on a journey through these environmental crisis zones, uncovering the devastating impact of unchecked industrialization, overcrowding, and neglected ecosystems.
1. Bangladesh
Bangladesh is the most polluted country as of Dec. 2024. Bangladesh surpassed the WHO(world health organization) safety guideline with 500+ AQI(air quality index). Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh is most polluted city of Bangladesh. The main reason behind this crises is overcrowding like vehicle traffic which is turning into the deadliest zone nowadays.
2.India
India is on globally no.2 based based on AQI index as of dec. 2024. The most toxic city of the India is Delhi which was on peak in Nov. with 500+ AQI. Beside Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai also the major polluted city of India. Rising vehicle number and crop burning, India grapples with some of worst air quality in world. Delhi is the worst city of the world based on the air quality.
3. Pakistan
Pakistan is on the 3rd spot of AQI index world wide with 470+. Lahore and Karachi suffer the most from the most dangerous level of toxicity. Its directly impact on the health which can be related since 2021. The main reason behind the hazardous is the combination of vehicle emission, industrial polluted and and the agriculture practices like crop burning etc.
4. China
China is also a toxic country with 400+ AQI in 2024. Major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou is most polluted city of China Nowadays. It’s a major issue for China, and China also failed to solve this problem. Coal burning, vehicle emission, constructive dust is the key factor for the pollution growth.
5. Nepal
Even the towering Himalayas aren’t safe from pollution. Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, finds itself smothered by vehicle emissions, construction dust, and biomass burning. The average AQI of Nepal in 2024 was around 300+ which is too high. The main reason behind the Nepal’s pollution is the biomass burning and the deforestation.
Beside these 5 countries Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Nigeria also the main top Countries in AQI index list.
All the source taken from the official website of AQI Link- https://www.iqair.com/
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