10 Most Polluted Cities in India

Based on the research from Smart Air, here's a brief overview of the 10 most polluted cities in India as of 2023, along with their PM2.5 levels

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Bhiwadi

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Faridabad

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Gurugram

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Delhi

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Kalyan

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Charkhi Dadri

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Bahadurgarh

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Mandi Gobindgarh

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Kurukshetra

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