Air polluted cities (cities covered in

smog)
1.Ahwaz, Iran
The city of Ahwaz ranks worst on the WHO's (World Health Organisation)list when it comes to smog,
making it, officially, the city with the dirtiest air in the world. The reason is the amount of heavy industry in
the city, which uses oil, metals and natural gas in its production processes.

2.Ulan Bator, Mongolia

Ulan Bator is not only one of the coldest capitals on earth, it's also the city with the second worst air
pollution worldwide. During the winter months, domestic fireplaces with coal and wood contribute up to 70
percent of the smog in the city.

3.Lahore, Pakistan
Air pollution is one of Pakistan's main environmental concerns at the moment. The situation is particularly
dramatic in the country's second largest city, Lahore. The smog is caused primarily by the high volume of
road traffic, rubbish incineration and dust from the surrounding deserts.

4.New Delhi, India

In the nearly 10 million-strong city of New Delhi, the number of cars has increased from 180,000 to 3.5
million in the last 30 years. Still, it's the city's coal powered plants that are causing the biggest problem.
They contribute to around 80 percent of the total air pollution in the city.

5.Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sandstorms, like here in Riyadh, can contribute to smog forming because they increase the amount of
particles in the air. In a place like Saudi Arabia, the intense ultra-violet rays also transform transport and
industry emissions into ozone.

6.Cairo, Egypt
The poor air quality in Cairo causes a number illnesses among city residents, like chronic respiratory
problems and lung cancer. The reason for the air pollution is an increase in road traffic and the booming
industrial sector.

7.Dhaka, Bangladesh
According to a study , some 15,000 people die every year in Dhaka due to air pollution. Researchers found
the world's highest concentration of sulfur dioxide there.

8.Moscow, Russia
Even if it looks the same the world over, smog is different, depending on the city. Smog in Moscow, for
instance, is characterized by high amounts of hydrocarbons. The westerly winds which regularly blow across
Moscow mean that the western part of the city generally has better air quality.

9.Mexico City, Mexico

The smog in Mexico City is made worse by the geographical location. The city is surrounded on three sides
by mountains. Due to the high levels of sulfur dioxide and hydrocarbons in the air, Mexico City was long
considered one of the most polluted cities in the world. The situation is now improving due to new transport
policies and certain factories being shutdown.