In Pics | Top 10 most polluted cities in India

Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
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Bhiwadi, Rajasthan

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 (NCT)
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Delhi (NCT)

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. 

Darbhanga, Bihar
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Darbhanga, Bihar

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. 

Asopur, Bihar
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Asopur, Bihar

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. 

New Delhi
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New Delhi

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. 

Patna, Bihar
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Patna, Bihar

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, UP
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Ghaziabad, UP

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, Haryana
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Dharuhera, Haryana

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

Chapra, Bihar
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Chapra, Bihar

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. 

Muzaffarnagar, UP
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Muzaffarnagar, UP

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.