India 6th most polluted country; UP's Loni world's most polluted city, Delhi 4th: Report

India has been ranked as the sixth most polluted country in the world according to the latest IQAir World Air Quality Report. The report highlights that fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in India are significantly above the World Health Organization's recommended limits. Loni, a city in Uttar Pradesh, has been named the most polluted city globally. Delhi continues to struggle with air quality, ranking as the fourth most polluted city. The report also indicates that 54 countries experienced an increase in PM2.5 levels over the past year, with environmental factors such as wildfires playing a major role in the degradation of air quality globally.