Top 8 Most Polluted Cities In The World By March 2024
1. Chiang Mai, Thailand With an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 198, Chiang Mai takes the unfortunate distinction of being the most polluted city globally in March 2024.
2. Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu struggles with air pollution due to a combination of factors like vehicle emissions, dust from construction activities, and industrial emissions.
3. Lahore, Pakistan Lahore grapples with severe air pollution due to vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and brick kilns.
4. Delhi, India Despite ongoing efforts to improve air quality, Delhi continues to battle air pollution.
5. Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka faces significant air pollution challenges due to a combination of factors like vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and brick kilns.
6. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa's air quality suffers due to vehicle emissions, dust from unpaved roads, and burning of waste.
7. Mumbai, India Mumbai struggles with air pollution due to vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and construction dust.
8. Dakar, Senegal Dakar's air quality is impacted by vehicle emissions, dust from the Sahara Desert, and industrial activity.
It's important to note that air quality data can vary depending on the source and measurement methods. However, this list provides a general idea of the most polluted cities in the world based on March 2024 estimates.