Indore Loses Cleanest City Title Due to PM10 Pollution
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Indore lost its title as India's cleanest city by one point in the 2026 Clean Air Survey, scoring 197 against Lucknow's 198. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava blamed higher PM10 levels from vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions for the slip. The city announced enhanced measures to reduce traffic and industrial pollution. Lucknow topped the million-plus population category, while Rourkela led among smaller cities with 198.5 points.
Why it matters
The ranking directly impacts public health in urban centers where air quality remains a critical challenge.
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