All top 40 most polluted cities in the world as of October 30, 2025, were Indian, according to AQI readings recorded at 8:30 AM. Smaller northern cities such as Sri Ganganagar, Siwani, and Abohar topped the list with “severe” to “hazardous” air quality, surpassing Delhi, which ranked 13th. Experts attribute this alarming trend to stubble



