Five million people are poisoned by pollution everyday in the developing world. According to UN’s health body, more than 2 million people die every year from breathing indoor and outdoor particle pollution.
Chinese city Shanghai, which is notorious for being one of the most polluted cities in the world. Indonesian capital, Jakarta, is also among the world’s most polluted places.
Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore – The most beautiful, famous and historical city of Pakistan is also one of the most polluted cities in the world. With an annual mean figure of 200 mcg/m3 according to 2003 data, it has been rated to be the third most contaminated city in Pakistan and 10th in the world.
Kanpur, India
Kanpur, famous for its leather industry, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. With an annual mean figure of 209 mcg/m3 according to 2008 data, it has been rated to be the second most contaminated city of India and 9th of the world.
Yasuj, Iran
With an annual mean level of 215 mcg/m3 according to 2009 data, Yasuj has been rated to be the fourth most contaminated city in Iran and 8th in the world.
Gaborone, Botswana
With an annual mean figure of 216 mcg/m3 according to 2005 data, Gaborone has been rated to be the most polluted city in Botswana and 7th in the world.
Peshawar, Pakistan
With an annual mean figure of 219 mcg/m3 according to 2003 data, Peshawar has been rated to be the second most contaminated city of Pakistan and 6th of world.
Kermanshah, Iran
Five million people are poisoned by pollution everyday in the developing world. With an annual mean figure of 229 mcg/m3, Kermanshah has been rated to be 3rd the most polluted city in Iran and 5th in world.
Quetta, Pakistan
According to a report, 25 per cent of all deaths in developing country are related to environmental factors. Pakistan’s Quetta ranks among top ten polluted cities in the world. With an annual mean level of 251 mcg/m3, Quetta has been rated to be th most contaminated city in Pakistan.
Ludhiana, India
Ludhiana has been rated to be the most polluted city in India, and 4th in world with an annual mean level of 251 mcg/m3 according to 2008 data. The Union environment ministry imposed a ban on industrial pollution in January 2010. The ban was lifted in February 2011 but the ministry instructed the industry to prepare an action plan to keep a check on pollution.
Sanandaj, Iran
At No.3 in the list of most polluted cities is the capital of Kurdish Culture and Kurdistan Province, The Sanandaj with an annual mean level of 254 mcg/m3 according to 2009 data.
Ulan Bator, Mongolia
According to a report by the WHO, Ulan Bator city of Mongolia is at second spot among the world’s most polluted cities, with an annual mean figure of 279 mcg/m3 according to 2008 data. According to a study produced by the Public Health Institute of Ulan Bator, the number of people sickened by respiratory disease increased 45 per cent between 2004 and 2008.
Ahvaz, Iran
Ahwaz, in southwestern Iran, which produces the country’s most oil, is topped the most polluted cities in the world, with an annual mean level of 372 mcg/m3 according to 2009 data.
