It's that time of year again—after experiencing relatively cleaner air during the monsoon season, many urban areas in India are now facing a sharp decline in air quality
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The annual crop stubble burning, combined with regular vehicle emissions and pollution from construction and industrial activities, has caused a significant drop in the Air Quality Index (AQI) across the country
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Air pollution remains one of the most critical environmental threats to human health
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In Delhi-NCR, the air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Thursday, with the AQI recorded at 336 as of 7:30 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
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Rohtak in Haryana also made it to the 'very poor' category. This small city faces high levels of air pollution due to its industrial zones and agricultural burning
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Sonipat's AQI is also at unhealthy levels, thanks rising air pollution caused by industrial activities and vehicle emissions
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Bhiwadi in Rajasthan is also known for its industrial development, which contributes to its high pollution levels
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Kalyan in Maharashtra also reported high AQI due to increasing vehicular traffic and construction activities
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Ghaziabad in UP has been consistent to the list, thanks to vehicular traffic and industries
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Vrindavan in UP also struggles with high pollution levels due to rapid urbanization and influx of visitors