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Why is Mumbai less polluted than Delhi?
Usually, the strong wind blowing in from the sea over peninsular Mumbai saves it from the severe effects of air pollution. Experts claim this happens in Colaba often and is a feature observed there throughout winter, adding that had Mumbai not been abutting the coast, AQIs could have been worse than in Delhi.
Is Mumbai better or Delhi?
Delhi is far better than Mumbai where the standard of living is concerned. Though it has been in the news recently for high levels of pollution and the problem of smog, the infrastructure in Delhi is better, the roads are wider and cleaner, there is more breathing space with a lesser crowd as in comparison to Mumbai.
Which city in India has best air quality?
Where is the cleanest air in India? The cleanest city in India is Satna in the state of Madhya Pradash with a 2019 PM2.5 reading of 15.5µg/m³ and a US AQI figure of 58. The next cleanest city was Kumbhori in the state of Maharashtra with a figure of 20.3µg/m³.
Is Mumbai the most polluted city in India?
According to IQAir, a Switzerland-based climate group that is also a technology partner of the United Nations Environmental Program(UNEP) has listed Mumbai and Kolkata are in the top ten most polluted cities of the world.
Why is Mumbai Air quality bad?
The sea breeze over Mumbai usually keeps the air clean. But wind speed has been low or stagnant for three days. Thus, emissions from road and metro construction activities and vehicular movement are getting trapped in the air, raising the AQI.
How bad is the pollution in Mumbai?
Mumbai Air Pollution: Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)
| Current | Max | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 AQI | 198 | 199 |
| PM10 AQI | 120 | 880 |
| O3 AQI | 3 | 47 |
| NO2 AQI | 23 | 38 |
Is Delhi safer than Mumbai?
The Safe Cities Index 2021 report ranks 60 cities across 76 indicators, covering digital, health, infrastructure, personal and environmental security. Overall, Mumbai ranks 50 with a score of 54.4 out of 100. Mumbai earns 48.2 points out of 100 and ranks 50 among the 60 cities surveyed. Delhi is at 41.
Is Delhi richer than Mumbai?
Hurun India on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, released the Wealth Report for 2020 which states that Mumbai is the ‘richest city’ in the country. Report states that there are 16,000 billionaires in New Delhi and 10,000 in Kolkata; and Maharashtra ranks first among the states with 56,000 rich people.
Why Delhi is most polluted city?
In May 2014 the World Health Organization announced New Delhi as the most polluted city in the world. Overcrowding and the ensuing overuse of scarce resources such as water put heavy pressure on the environment.
Does Mumbai have pollution?
The overall air quality index (AQI) was reported to be 267, as bad as the world’s most polluted city, Delhi. Even by those standards, air pollution in all Indian cities, including Mumbai, is formidable.
Why is Delhi more polluted?
A mix of factors like vehicular and industrial emissions, dust and weather patterns make Delhi the world’s most polluted capital. The air turns especially toxic in winter months as farmers in neighbouring states burn crop stubble.
Where does Mumbai rank in pollution?
Mumbai has the highest concentration of PM10 among the 24 major cities of peninsular India. The particulate concentration rose exponentially over the last few years which has made it the most polluted city out of the three prominent coastal cities (the others are Kolkata and Chennai).
Which is the most polluted city in India in 2016?
Delhi ranked as the most polluted city in 2016. It still ranks as one of the most polluted cities in the world. Mumbai, ranked comparatively much lower at 94 (2016). In the national rankings, Delhi (PM2.5 reading- 143)features in the top 10 list of India’s most polluted city.
How safe is Delhi compared to Mumbai?
One of the most important factors about judging a city is undoubtedly its safety. Whether you are a tourist or a resident of a city, it is extremely important to know how safe the city you are traveling in is. Delhi ranks 1st out of 19 major Metropolitan cities in the country for crimes (reported) while Mumbai ranked 15th.
Which city in India has the best ease of doing business?
P.S:Although this is a state-wide comparison, it can be inferred that Mumbai, the finance capital of the country, ranks better when it comes to ease of doing business. Delhi loses this one again! Argh!
Is the Delhi Metro better than the Mumbai Metro for locals?
Delhi metro and Mumbai locals both have almost equal frequencies but Metro is bit better due to availability in every 2-3 minutes and rarely gets delayed which is not so rare for Mumbai locals.