In the 30 days through November 9, levels of hazardous microparticles known as PM2.5 averaged 14 times higher in New Delhi than in Beijing, according to air-quality tracker IQAir.
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China has made substantial progress in reducing air pollution over the past decade, while India continues to grapple with severe air quality issues. In the 30 days ending November 9, Delhi s hazardous PM2.5 levels averaged 14 times higher than Beijing s. China enacted measures like restricting cars and curtailing emissions-heavy industries, leading to a 42.3% drop in air pollution between 2013 and 2021.