A concerning update reveals that 13 of the 20 most polluted cities worldwide are in India. The World Air Quality Report 2024 by the Swiss air quality tech company IQAir paints a troubling picture for India, highlighting severe air quality issues. According to the report, Delhi has been named the most polluted capital globally. India ranked as the fifth most polluted country in 2024, a slight improvement from third place in 2023. Among the cities on this alarming list, one is located in Punjab as well.