Indo-Gangetic Plain Faces Sharp Decline In Air Quality
India’s air quality worsened sharply, with the National Capital Region (NCR) becoming the most polluted area. Dharuhera in Haryana topped the list, with a PM2.5 level of 123 µg/m³, exceeding safe limits 77% of monitored days. Delhi ranked sixth, with PM2.5 levels tripling in October despite minimal stubble burning contributions.