
With a population of around 104,883, Bhiwadi, with PM2.5: 92.7μg/m³, is the most polluted city in India. It is the third-most polluted city in the world. The main cause of pollution in the city of Bhiwadi is industrial pollutants.

Delhi, (PM2.5: 92.6μg/m³) with a population of approximately 30 million, is India's second-most polluted city. Vehicular emissions, biomass burning and dust are the main reasons behind the pollution.

Agricultural burning and vehicular emissions are the main reasons behind the city's pollution. Darbhanga, with PM2.5: 90.3μg/m³, is ranked the third-most polluted city in India.

With a PM2.5: 90.2μg/m³, Asopur is India's fourth-most polluted city. Domestic fuel burning is the prominent reason behind the city making it to the list.

As per the latest reports, Delhi (PM2.5: 89.1μg/m³) is India's fifth-most polluted city. Vehicular emissions, biomass burning and dust contribute significantly to the city's pollution levels.

Another city from Bihar is in the top 10 list of the most polluted Indian cities. Patna, which has been in the news for its decreasing air quality, has a population of 2.05 million.

Ghaziabad, with a PM2.5: 88.6μg/m³, is India's seventh-most polluted city. Industrial emissions have contributed to the city's pollution.

Dharuhera, with PM2.5: 87.8μg/m³, and a population of just 46,677, is India's eighth-most polluted city.

Chapra, with PM2.5: 85.9μg/m³, is the ninth-most polluted city in India. Domestic fuel burning and dust are the major contributors to air pollution.

Agricultural residue burning is the major factor behind the city's pollution. With a PM2.5: 85.5μg/m³, Muzaffarnagar is India's tenth-most polluted city.