India
Indian cities typically rank as some of the most polluted cities in the world. In 2020, 3 out of the 5 most polluted cities were in India. See the latest air pollution data, and news about India, and how to protect yourself from India’s air pollution.
India’s 20 Best Cities for Air Quality (2025 Rankings)
Are you in search of a city in India with the cleanest air to get a break from air pollution? Smart Air examined air quality data from 2025 for numerous Indian cities, resulting in the list of the ’20 Least Polluted Cities in India’ or ‘Best AQI Cities in India’. …
Indian Air Pollution Crisis: A Shocking Decline of Over 10 Years in Life Expectancy
Air pollution stands as the major cause of all deaths in India. In 2019, 1.67 million deaths worldwide were attributed to outdoor air pollution. Fast forward to 2023, the situation hasn’t improved; a study conducted by BMJ reported that 2.18 million deaths were directly linked to severe air pollution. Not …
Where Does India’s Air Pollution Come From?
In our 2023 25 most polluted cities report, 9 Indian cities made the list. So where does India’s air pollution come from? Let’s dive into to see what the sources are of India’s serious air pollution. Sources of India’s Air Pollution: By Industry A study undertaken by Council on Energy, …
Indian Winters are up to Three Times More Polluted Than Summer
Just like many other countries in the world, winter season in India brings with it a wave of air pollution. Those living in India are accustomed to heaving to breathe through thick blankets of smog. Many resort to using air purifiers at home and wearing masks while outdoors. But just …
Delhi Unveils Smog-Fighting, Air Purifier Tower, But Does It Work?
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. PM2.5 pollution levels reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. The city aims to tackle this crisis by installing a smog tower. Yet, an important question remains: Can Delhi’s air purifier tower effectively combat outdoor air pollution? …
How Much Air Pollution Does Diwali Create?
Fireworks are everywhere during Diwali. So that got me thinking: just how much air pollution does Diwali create in India? We tracked the data the published PM2.5 data for 2021 Diwali, and share the results of our own tests as well. Testing Diwali Air Pollution in Delhi The Smart Air …
Visualize: Delhi’s Air Pollution (2016-2021)
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. PM2.5 pollution levels reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. Hazy skies and pollution alerts have become the norm in Delhi. In winters, the air quality reaches hazardous levels creating health emergencies. To help people visualize how Delhi’s …
Smart Air Provides Clean Air to Embassy in Delhi
Smart Air Provides Clean Air to Slovenian Embassy in Delhi The Slovenian Embassy in Delhi has turned to Smart Air air purifiers to rid their embassy of dangerous pollutants found in Delhi’s air. The embassy joins many other countries around the world including France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and more in …
Did Hyderabad’s Air Quality Improve in 2021?
How was Hyderabad’s 2021 air quality? Did Hyderabad’s air quality improve in 2021 compared to recent years? Air pollution in 2020 averaged levels over 4 times the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limit for PM2.5 levels. Smart Air dove into the data to see if there was any improvement in 2021. Hyderabad …
