Global Air Quality Report: Chad, Bangladesh, and India Face Severe Pollution Challenges

Chad and Bangladesh rank as the most polluted countries in 2024, with Delhi as the most polluted capital. Only seven nations comply with WHO air quality standards, and pollution affects mainly the Global South. The report emphasizes the dire air quality situation in South Asia while criticizing the US for reducing air quality monitoring efforts.

In 2024, Chad and Bangladesh emerged as the most polluted countries globally, while Delhi, India, was identified as the capital city with the worst air quality, according to the World Air Quality report by IQAir. Notably, only seven countries met the air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO), reflecting a concerning global trend in pollution levels, particularly in Africa and Asia where monitoring data remains insufficient due to various factors, including the rollback of environmental protections in the United States.

The 2024 World Air Quality report underscores the alarming levels of air pollution globally, particularly in parts of Asia and Africa. Nearly all of the world’s most polluted cities are located in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, highlighting the need for regional cooperation to address this critical issue. With inadequate monitoring and significant underreporting of pollution levels, urgent action is necessary, especially in developing nations, to ensure that public health is prioritized.

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