India’s Top 10 Most Polluted Cities Today (November 13th): Know Where Delhi, Ghaziabad And Gurugram Rank

India’s Top 10 Most Polluted Cities Today:  Currently, India is facing a serious air quality crisis. Many cities are breathing ‘Unhealthy’ air, which can become a major cause of many concerning health issues in the long run. This alarming pollution situation needs control measures by the authorities and nationwide awareness. The AQI rankings as of November 13, 2025, are showing high pollution across India, especially in the Delhi NCR region. To know more, here is a list of the top 10 most polluted cities in India today, according to the IQAir Air Quality rankings.

List Of India’s Top 10 Most Polluted Cities Today (November 13th):

Source: IQAIR; Air Quality Index (Aqi⁺) And PM2.5 Air Pollution In India - 07:00, November 13, 2025

Which Are The Top 10 Most Polluted Cities In The World And Why?

1. Delhi: (AQI 633)

The AQI in Delhi stands at 633. The urban hub continues to combat smog and more pollution through construction dust, traffic congestion, and crop residue burning in neighbouring states, which is currently making Delhi’s air quality ‘Hazardous’.

2. Noida (AQI 511)

Noida is a part of NCR and has recorded the second-worst AQI of 511 in the country, which falls under the concerning ‘ hazardous’ category. Rapid urbanisation, smog, acute traffic congestion and industrial emissions add to the poor rankings.

3. New Delhi (AQI 478)

New Delhi is currently the third most polluted city in India, with a ‘Hazardous’ AQI of 478. The statistics firmly highlight the alarming issue of air pollution, which needs government action and public awareness to reduce the emission of pollutants.

4. Ghaziabad (AQI 452 )

Ghaziabad is also one of the most polluted cities in India, as of November 13th, 2025. Its ‘Hazardous’ AQI stands at 452 and remains a cause of concern, all due to heavy transport and industrial emissions.

5. Meerut (AQI 361)

With the AQI of 361, Meerut is also breathing under ‘Hazardous’ air quality. Vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and seasonal crop burning are the major causes of pollution here.

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6. Shrirampur (AQI 300)

300 AQI also indicates severe pollution in the air of Shrirampur. The major reason for ‘Hazardous’ air quality here is urban traffic and industrial waste emissions.

7. Sodhpur (AQI 294)

Sodhpur's AQI stands at 294, which is categorised as ‘Unhealthy’ to breathe. Urban pollution from traffic and local industries is the main cause of deteriorating air quality here.

8. Madhyamgram:

Madhyamgram’s AQI is 277, all due to urbanisation and vehicle emissions, along with overall urbanisation, have worsened this place's air quality.

9. Gurugram:

With an Air Quality Index of 272, Gurugram is on the list of the most polluted, because of urbanisation, traffic congestion, and construction dust, which adds to the already rising numbers of high pollution.

10. Masila:

Masila has recorded the AQI of 266, as of November 13th, which highlights the alarming issue of rising pollution due to major urban-industrial sources.

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Each city mentioned on the list of most polluted cities in India needs continued government intervention, stricter regulations on emissions, and citizens' awareness to reduce the concerning pollution levels. As a unit, everyone should take individual initiatives for cleaner air and better urban living environments in India.

These alarming statistics of November 13th, 2025, about the air quality of India are a firm reminder of the nation's rising environmental challenges, along with the urgent need for better and sustainable urban planning and pollution management in the nation of billions.