Thirteen of the world's twenty most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat being the most polluted globally. Delhi remains the most polluted capital city, and India's PM2.5 levels exceed the WHO's recommended limit. Air pollution in India poses significant health risks, reducing life expectancy by 5.2 years.
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