(MENAFN- Live Mint) AQI today: There was a gradual decline in air pollution in Delhi on Monday, after its air quality index (AQI) score improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' category. Despite this, the national capital remains the most polluted Indian city today. High air pollution was recorded in Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Sonipat, Noida, Rohtak, Hapur, etc. Also Read | Delhi air pollution: AQI stands at 526 under 'hazardous' category; check details As most North Indian states continue to suffer from air pollution due to declining temperature, continuous stubble burning, and unchecked vehicular emissions, here is the list of most polluted Indian cities.
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| Cities | AQI |
| New Delhi | 396 |
| Gurgaon | 355 |
| Ghaziabad | 354 |
| Hapur | 340 |
| Sonipat | 339 |
| Kairana | 325 |
| Kamarhati | 322 |
| Noida | 321 |
| Bhiwadi | 318 |
| Faridabad | 311 |
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
Delhi's AQI has improved over the past few days. Few days ago, the city's air quality reached to hazardous levels leading to the implementation of the emergency pollution control measures under GRAP.
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Air pollution remained at a normal level in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad , Pune, and other metro cities. In Ahmedabad, the AQI score was recorded as 114, 73 in Bengaluru, 106 in Chennai, 153 in Hyderabad, 186 in Kolkata, 121 in Mumbai, and 108 in Pune.
Health risks of living in cities with poor AQI
Prolonged exposure to severe air pollution may lead to long-term health issues, such as breathlessness, skin allergies, eye infections, and coughing. According to European Environment Agency, short and long term exposure to air pollution also raises the risk of heart stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, trachea, bronchus and lung cancers, aggravated asthma and lower respiratory infections. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also provided evidences of links between exposure to health pollution and type 2 diabetes.
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