10 Most Air Polluted Cities in the World
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24 January 2024 21:42 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Due to the combination of air pollution and poor sanitation, these 10 cities in the world are experiencing environmental problems. High concentrations of pollutants in the air, water and soil from various human activities increasingly worsen environmental conditions, which have an impact on the quality of health.
The 10 Most Air Polluted Cities in the World
Quoted from ceoreviewmagazine.com, the following is a list of the top 10 most polluted cities in the world in 2023 based on the air quality index (AQI):
10. Kolkata, India
With a very high AQI score of 167, Kolkata, India is hit by a number of environmental crises. Garbage-polluted canals are a common sight in West Bengal's capital. Not to mention that the poor economic level has led to the presence of homeless people which has further worsened the visual appearance of this city.
9. Karachi, Pakistan
Stretching along Pakistan's west coast, Karachi is home to 1.5 to 2.4 million people. The high population size which is not accompanied by access to clean water contributes to the low quality of sanitation. Diseases related to environmental problems often infect local residents, for example malaria.
8. Hanoi, Vietnam
The air quality point in Hanoi reached 172. It is not surprising that the capital of Vietnam is included in the list of the dirtiest cities in the world. Traffic jams and pollution have caused the local government to agree to ban the use of motorbikes since 2017 in certain areas. Unfortunately, this prohibition is not followed by the provision of good public transportation facilities.
7. Accra, Ghana
Not only Ebola, Accra residents were also infected by a cholera outbreak. Around 54 people in Accra died due to infection with this infectious disease. Environmental sanitation is a major factor in poor health in this city. In terms of air quality, the resulting pollution score reached AQ 178. The lack of public transportation facilities also makes the air that local people have to breathe unsuitable.
6. Dhaka, Bangladesh
Despite winning the title as the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka cannot escape from minimal sanitation conditions and lack of access to water. Nearly 12 million people in this city face disasters in the form of poor environmental quality. With an AQI value of 185.50% of households in this city are also not connected to a septic system for disposing of human waste.
5. Sarajevo, Bosnia
Sarajevo is also on the list of the 10 dirtiest cities in the world in 2023. One of the cities surrounded by valleys in Bosnia is facing pressure from environmental damage, especially in terms of air quality. The AQI score resulting from waste disposal in public waterways and water pollution is 196.
4. Shenyang, China
The capital of Liaoning Province in northeastern China, Shenyang is recorded as having an AQI value of 203. Air pollution is caused by vehicle exhaust, industrial waste and burning biomass for household cooking purposes.
3. Beijing, China
One of the most populous cities in China, Beijing, is reported to have an AQI score of 206. Apart from the impact of vehicle emissions and industrial activities, AMDAL (environmental impact analysis) installations are also under great pressure. Even the Beijing Air company packages dirty air in the form of souvenirs as a form of protest against environmental conditions in this city.
2. New Delhi, India
Air pollution in New Delhi is at extreme levels with AQI values reaching 210 and 400 in certain areas. Burning biomass fuel is one of the main reasons behind the low air quality in one of the cities in this region of India. The high human population also causes the burden on infrastructure to increase.
1. Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore occupies the top position of the 10 most polluted cities in the world 2023. The second largest city in Pakistan has an AQI score of up to 216. This bad condition is due to vehicle emissions and industrial activities that continue to run rampant. The waste management infrastructure is also inadequate, making the nearby river a dumping ground.
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