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99 of world’s 100 most polluted cities are in India; Punjab takes top two spots

Ninety-nine of the top one hundred most polluted cities globally are in India post-Diwali, with Bathinda, Faridkot, and New Delhi recording hazardous AQI levels

99 of world's 100 most polluted cities are in India; Punjab takes top two spots
99 of world's 100 most polluted cities are in India; Punjab takes top two spots — image via Google News India — Credit: Storywire

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Ninety-nine of the top one hundred most polluted cities globally are in India post-Diwali, with Bathinda, Faridkot, and New Delhi recording hazardous AQI levels

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