Recent days, several major cities across India have reported alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) levels, posing significant health risks. Below is a detailed list of cities with poor air quality:
| S.no | Cities | AQI | Air Quality |
| 1 | Talcher | 317 | Very Poor |
| 2 | Byasanagar | 301 | Very Poor |
| 3 | Guwahati | 296 | Poor |
| 4 | Howrah | 290 | Poor |
| 5 | Byrnihat | 286 | Poor |
| 6 | Hajipur | 279 | Poor |
| 7 | Dhanbad | 269 | Poor |
| 8 | Delhi | 257 | Poor |
| 9 | Durgapur | 251 | Poor |
| 10 | Mandideep | 246 | Poor |
According to the AQI scale, levels above 200 fall under the "Poor" category, which can have adverse effects on health. Children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory issues are particularly vulnerable and advised to take precautions.
| 11 | Visakhapatnam | 238 | Poor |
| 12 | Asansol | 236 | Poor |
| 13 | Pithampur | 232 | Poor |
| 14 | Gwalior | 225 | Poor |
| 15 | Bhagalpur | 224 | Poor |
| 16 | Muzaffarpur | 222 | Poor |
| 17 | Lucknow | 213 | Poor |
| 18 | Gurugram | 207 | Poor |
| 19 | Kolkata | 205 | Poor |
| 20 | Patna | 202 | Poor |
