Photos: India’s cities account for nearly 50% of total Covid-19 cases

India is now ranked fourth globally when it comes to the highest number of Covid-19 cases. With 320,922 total cases, India trails countries like the US, Brazil and Russia. A massive chunk of India’s cases come from the cities -- Mumbai, Pune and Thane in Maharashtra, Delhi, Ahmedabad in Gujarat and Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Together, Covid-19 cases in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Thane account for nearly half of the national Covid-19 tally.

Updated on: Jun 14, 2020 11:00 AM IST

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People at Dadar beach during sunset in Mumbai on June 11, with the Bandra Worli Sea Link in the back. India is currently the fourth worst hit country globally due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Satish Bate / HT Photo)

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Mumbai’s NSCI dome stands converted into a COVID-19 facility. India’s financial capital accounts for over half of the Covid-19 cases reported in Maharashtra. It is also the worst-hit city in the country. With 55,451 cases, Mumbai’s tally is higher than most of the total number of cases reported in countries like Sweden, Netherlands, Egypt and UAE among others. Over 2,000 people have died from coronavirus in the city, reported HT on June 13. (Bhushan Koyande / HT Photo)

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Traffic congestion on the Barapulla elevated road in New Delhi. The national capital has been struggling with a high incidence of Covid-19 cases. In Delhi, the Covid-19 tally rose to 36,824 on June 13. 13,398 patients have recovered here while 1,214 have died due to coronavirus. (Mohd Zakir / HT Photo)

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A firefighter sprays disinfectant on commuters in Chennai. The city has reported over 27,000 cases, which is around 70% of total Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu. As of June 13, the number of coronavirus cases in the state stood at 40,698, reported HT. (Arun Sankar / AFP)

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Employees and visitors seen wearing protective masks inside Grahak Peth Co Operative Departmental Store in Pune. Pune has reported over 11,000 cases with 459 deaths, as of June 13. (Rahul Raut / HT Photo)

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People queue outside Thane railway station for refund on cancellation of railway tickets. Thane is Maharashtra’s second-worst coronavirus hit city with over 16,000 Covid-19 cases. More than 400 people have succumbed to death here, reported HT on June 13. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

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Commuters seen seated inside a bus while maintaining social distance in Ahmedabad. The city is a major contributor of Covid-19 cases in the state tally, accounting for nearly 16,000 cases till date. On June 13, Gujarat’s coronavirus tally jumped to 22,527. The state has seen 1,415 Covid-19 fatalities so far. (Ajit Solanki / AP)