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Which is the most polluted town in UP?
According to CPCB report, Firozabad recorded 489 AQI and most West UP and NCR cities also stayed in the “severe zone” — Agra (472), Vrindavan (454), Ghaziabad (451), Baghpat (442), Meerut and Hapur (433), Noida (426), Greater Noida (412) and Muzaffarnagar (410).
Is Lucknow the most polluted city in India?
Ghaziabad at present is the most polluted city with AQI at 500, followed by Lucknow with AQI at 428, Noida at 409, and New Delhi at 411.
What is the pollution level in Lucknow?
Air Pollution Level in Lucknow
| Pollutant | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m3) | 104 | 258 |
| PM10 (µg/m3) | 96 | 173 |
| NO2 (µg/m3) | 70 | 136 |
| SO2 (µg/m3) | 31 | 38 |
Why is Lucknow so polluted?
The air quality of Lucknow, according to experts, is caused primarily because of unchecked vehicular pollution and rampant construction. The state capital remained under severe category of particulate pollution as per data released by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Which city has highest pollution in India?
In fact, Noida remains the most polluted city in the country, with an AQI of 397.
Is Lucknow a clean city?
Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India. Last year, Lucknow had secured 12th position out of 470 cities of the country which were nominated and it had also topped as the cleanest city of the state. In 2019, Lucknow stood at a poor 121st place.
Which city has the most polluted air?
Rankings: 25 Most Polluted Cities in the World in 2021
- Lahore, Pakistan (106 µg/m3)
- Ghaziabad, India (90 µg/m3)
- Delhi, India (87 µg/m3)
- Aguascalientes, Mexico (86 µg/m3)
- New Delhi, India (79 µg/m3)
- Lucknow, India (66 µg/m3)
- Muzaffarnagar, India (60 µg/m3)
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (55 µg/m3)