Meghalaya, Byrnihat and air quality

Meghalaya denies contribution to air pollution in Byrnihat
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya has virtually denied contribution to air pollution in Byrnihat, an industrial town located along its border with Assam. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma suggested that it is Assam and not Meghalaya that is responsible for the very poor air quality index (AQI) in Byrnihat.
Why Meghalaya's Byrnihat has the most polluted air in the world
Unregulated industrial standards and vehicle emissions are the major drivers of the city's pollution. Joint action by the governments and citizens may help in combating the crisis.
Assam major source of pollution in Byrnihat: Meghalaya CM
Byrnihat, India's most polluted city, faces environmental crisis due to industrial activities, prompting collaboration between Assam and Meghalaya.
Meghalaya's Byrnihat tops global pollution list
Thirteen of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The World Air Quality
Top 10 most polluted Indian cities (2024-25): Delhi tops the list, Byrnihat ranked worst globally
According to the latest IQAir report, Delhi stands out as the most polluted capital globally and the most polluted cosmopolitan city in India, with the highest overall AQI of 108.3 in 2024.
India fifth most polluted country whereas Byrnihat in Meghalaya the world’s most polluted city: IQAir Report
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country in the world in 2024, with Byrnihat, Meghalaya, recognized as the most polluted metropolitan area globally. Despite a 7% decline in PM2.5 levels, New Delhi remained the most polluted capital.
13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India; Byrnihat leads – All you need to know about this Meghalaya town
Additionally, Delhi ranked as the most polluted capital city globally, and India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted nation in 2024
Why Byrnihat on Assam-Meghalaya border has ‘world’s worst air’
The annual average PM2.5 concentration in Byrnihat was 128.2 micrograms per cubic m (µg/m3), many times the World Health ...
Conrad K. Sangma to ‘check’ Byrnihat pollution after report ranks town as world’s 'most polluted city'
World Air Quality Report for 2024 published by IQAir says that the border town in Assam recorded an annual average PM2.5 ...
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma blames Assam's industries for Byrnihat's poor air quality
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma cited industrial activities in Assam for Byrnihats poor air quality, despite ...
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Byrnihat: Battling Pollution at the Border
Byrnihat, a town in Meghalaya, has been named the world's most polluted city according to the IQAir report. The government is taking steps to address pollution from local factories. Collaborative ...
Assam & Meghalaya race to tackle Byrnihat’s toxic air
Guwahati: Assam and Meghalaya are racing to improve the air quality in Byrnihat, a small industrial town along the ...
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Meghalaya CM on Byrnihat’s pollution rank: "Very poor AQI" data was from Assam station | WATCH
India is home to 13 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya ranking as the most polluted globally.
Explained: Delhi’s air worst among capitals, Byrnihat’s the world’s most foul, finds new report
Thirteen of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, according to the World Air Quality Report for 2024 released by ...