Report: Hyderabad Leads Indian Cities in Methane Pollution

Hyderabad, February 11, 2025. Experts have pointed out that the Indian city which emits the maximum quantity of methane gas is Hyderabad. According to an environmental study made recently, the satellite data and ground-level measurements show that this city has been emitting a lot of methane, an important greenhouse gas which causes climate change.

Key Findings of the Report

The study calculated methane emissions across the major Indian cities; Hyderabad ranked the highest among them. The major sources of methane emissions in the city include the following:

Landfills: Bigger waste disposal sites emit methane because of the decomposition process of organic wastes.

Sewage Treatment Plants: Inefficient wastewater management increases methane release.

Agriculture and Livestock Farming: Dairy farms and paddy fields account for a significant portion of emissions.

Industrial Processes: Methane is leaked during certain manufacturing processes.

Environmental and Health Impact

Methane is one of the potent greenhouse gases whose global warming potential is several folds higher than that of carbon dioxide over a short period. The accumulation of this gas in Hyderabad leads to an increase in temperatures, pollution, and reduction of air quality. Long exposure to high methane also has the possibility of bringing ill health in humans, like breathing problems, diseases, and more.

Government and Policy Response

The findings of the study have opened up discussions among the policymakers and environmental agencies. The Telangana government is assessing measures to decrease methane emissions and include:

Improved waste management and landfill gas collection systems.

Upgraded infrastructure for wastewater treatment systems.

Promoting sustainable agricultural systems to decrease methane emission.

Industrial regulations in place to prevent emissions.

Comparison with Other Indian Cities

Although Hyderabad leads in the release of methane, a very clear increase in levels is also seen in other cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Rapid expansion of Hyderabad city plus high waste production rates caused this rank.

Future Mitigation Strategies

To decrease methane emissions, it is believed by experts that technology alone plus policy reform must be combined for efficient result, which includes:

Waste-to-Energy Projects: Organic waste converted into biogas for producing energy.

Improved Landfill Management: Methane capture systems for preventing release.

Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Crop rotation and better feed management of livestock.

Public Awareness Campaigns: Residents taught about source segregation, waste management, and reduction of methane.

Conclusion

This report highlights the requirement that Hyderabad and other Indian cities take on aggressive methane-reduction strategies. It will be inevitable to curb emissions as long as government agencies, industries, and individuals collaborate to reduce emissions and check environmental damage.

Source: Environmental Monitoring Study 2025