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Head To These Top 10 Cities With The Cleanest Air In India

Air pollution is a pressing concern in India, but amidst the haze of pollution, these 10 cities shine brightly for their remarkably low levels of air pollution
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Loktak Lake in Imphal
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Imphal

Imphal has the cleanest air in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 11.14 μg/m 3. It is surrounded by hills and forests, which help in reducing air pollution. 

Madikeri
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Madikeri

Madikeri in Karnataka boasts of scenic beauty, coffee plantations, and diverse wildlife. With an average PM 2.5 level of 17.04 μg/m3, it is the second least polluted city in India.

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Mysuru

Mysuru is the third least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 19.10 μg/m 3. It is famous for its heritage, palaces and festivals. The city has a well-planned urban layout and a green cover of over 20 per cent. 

Old Church in Mangalore
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Mangalore

Mangalore is the fourth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 20.07 μg/m 3. The city has a tropical climate and a sea breeze that helps disperse the air pollutants. 

Dhyana Buddha Statue in Amaravati
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Amaravati

Amaravati is the fifth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 20.78 μg/m 3. It is a newly developed city that aims to be smart and green. The city has a riverfront development, a forest reserve and a solar park. 

Haldia
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Haldia

A port city in West Bengal, Haldia is the sixth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 23.43 μg/m 3. The city's humid climate and riverine location helps in keeping the air pollution at bay. 

Kusmi forest in Gorakhpur
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Gorakhpur

A city in Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur is the seventh least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 24.83 μg/m 3. It is a religious centre with a subtropical climate and a rich biodiversity.

Bagalkot
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Bagalkot

A city in Karnataka, Bagalkot is the eighth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 24.95 μg/m 3. The city has a semi-arid climate and rocky terrain and boasts many green initiatives.

Chennai
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Chennai

Chennai is the ninth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 26.06 μg/m 3. The city has a tropical climate and a coastal location that helps in reducing the air pollution.

Chikkaballapur
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Chikkaballapur

A city in Karnataka, Chikkaballapur is the tenth least polluted city in India, with an average PM 2.5 level of 26.30 μg/m 3. It has a moderate climate and a hilly landscape.

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