Delhi was India's most polluted state in 2023, with an average annual particulate matter (PM10) concentration of 208 micrograms per cubic meter of air (μg/m³). Haryana followed, with PM10 levels averaging 196 μg/m³ for the year. PM10 is suspended coarse particulate matter with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less. It can penetrate deep into the lungs and has been linked with a variety of adverse health effects, such as respiratory disease and cancer.
Average PM10 concentrations in the most polluted states in India in 2023
(in micrograms per cubic meter of air)
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Climate Trends. (January 13, 2024). Average PM10 concentrations in the most polluted states in India in 2023 (in micrograms per cubic meter of air) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1464487/india-most-polluted-states-by-pm10-level/
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