PM2.5 pollution takes 33,000 lives each year in Indian cities, including Delhi and Bengaluru

A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal reveals that high levels of PM2.5 air pollution in major Indian cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai are linked to a significant proportion of daily deaths. On average, 7.2% of daily deaths in these cities were attributable to PM2.5 levels exceeding WHO guidelines. Delhi showed the highest fraction of deaths associated with PM2.5 pollution.