Air Pollution Claims 1.5 Million Lives In India Between 2009-2019

A study in “The Lancet Planetary Health” links 1.5 million deaths in India annually (2009-2019) to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution. Researchers found that nearly 82% of India’s population lives in areas with harmful PM2.5 levels, exceeding both WHO and national standards. The study highlights significant regional variation, with the highest pollution levels in Delhi and Ghaziabad.