Bandhwari, India
Bandhwari, a village near Gurugram in Haryana, faces significant environmental challenges. Despite an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 90.5, which is considered moderate, the village contends with severe issues related to water contamination and landfill mismanagement.
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Greater Noida, India
Greater Noida, a rapidly expanding city in India, has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 91.3, which falls into the moderate category. The city's air pollution is driven by several factors, including numerous industries, extensive construction activities, rapid urbanization, and deforestation.
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Raiwind, Pakistan
Raiwind, a bustling urban center in Pakistan, faces significant pollution challenges, reflected in its average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 92.2
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Gurugram, India
Gurugram, one of the rapidly growing cities in India, faces significant pollution challenges, reflected in its average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 93.
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Noida, India
Noida, an industrial hub and a rapidly developing city in India has an average AQI of 97.7. Reason responsible for the pollution are vehicle emission, dust and poor waste management.
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Delhi, India
Delhi, the capital city of India, is one of the world’s most polluted cities having the average AQI of 98.6. Addressing Delhi's pollution problems requires coordinated efforts, including promoting sustainable agricultural practices to reduce crop burning.
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Faisalabad, Pakistan
Faisalabad is one of the Pakistan largest industrial hubs has an average AQI of 104.6. Several factors contribute to the pollution such as numerous industries, vehicular exhaust, and the burning of solid waste.
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Gujranwala, Pakistan
Gujranwala, a major industrial city in Pakistan has an average AQI of 105.3. The increasing number of vehicles, many of which are outdated and poorly maintained, release large amounts of exhaust pollutants, contributing significantly to air pollution.
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Hotan, China
Hotan, China, is world second most polluted city with an average AQI of 110.1. The region is prone to sandstorms, which carry large amounts of dust and sand particles into the air, significantly increasing levels of particulate matter.
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Ghaziabad, India
Ghaziabad, known as the most polluted city in the world, has an average air quality index of 110.2, an unhealthy air quality. The reasons include traffic, industrial emissions, and construction dust and garbage.
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