Meghalaya's Byrnihat tops global pollution list

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.
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
Meghalaya's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi most polluted capital: Report
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
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.
Meghalaya city tops global air pollution list; India No. 5
India was the fifth most polluted country globally in 2024, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya being the most polluted metropolitan area. Despite a 7% decline
New Delhi is most polluted capital, Byrnihat in Meghalaya tops list of cities
The report notes that air pollution leaves a significant toll on health in India, reducing  reducing life expectancy by about 5.2 years.
India Home To 13 Of World’s 20 Most Polluted Cities, Assam's Byrnihat Tops List — Report
Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally,
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.
Byrnihat: This little-known Meghalayan city is the world's most polluted, surpassing Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida
India's air pollution crisis remains severe, with 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities, including Byrnihat and Delhi, struggling with hazardous air quality. The World Air Quality Report 2024 highlights a 7% decline in PM2.
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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.
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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 ...
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