Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:18pm on 09 Nov 2026,Monday Weather & Environment
Loni, a town in Uttar Pradesh located around 30 km from Delhi, is facing alarming air pollution levels. Its average PM2.5 concentration over the past 12 months stood at 112.5 micrograms per cubic metre, more than 22 times the World Health Organisation's recommended annual limit of 5. The town also featured among the world's 20 most polluted areas in IQAir's annual ranking. Industrial emissions, small furnaces, dusty roads, construction work, vehicle exhaust and waste burning are among the major sources of pollution. Farm fires and nearby brick kilns further worsen the situation, making the air dangerous for residents. (PC: HT)
