Guwahati Ranks Second in Global Air Pollution Report

A recent study by the Swiss air quality monitoring group, IQAir, unveils concerning findings on air pollution levels worldwide. Guwahati emerges as the second most polluted city according to the ‘World Air Quality Report 2023’. The report underscores a significant surge in air pollution across numerous Indian cities, with Begusarai topping the list as the most polluted globally. Guwahati, Delhi, and Mullanpur in Punjab closely trail behind. Guwahati’s PM2.5 concentration doubled from 51 to 105.4 micrograms per cubic meter between 2022 and 2023. India, ranked as the third most polluted country, sees a worrying escalation compared to previous years. The data, collected from over 30,000 monitoring stations worldwide, underscores the urgent need for robust measures to combat air pollution.