Study Reveals 33,000 Annual Deaths in Indian Cities Due to Air Pollution

Research highlights urgent need to lower India's air quality standards to match WHO guidelines.

Delhi records the highest number of pollution-related deaths, with 12,000 annually.
Even cities with moderate air quality like Mumbai and Chennai see significant mortality rates.
Short-term PM2.5 exposure above WHO guidelines is linked to 7.2% of all deaths in the studied cities.
The study suggests a steep increase in death risk at lower pollution concentrations.
Researchers call for stringent enforcement of air quality standards to save lives.