Meghalaya's Byrnihat tops global pollution list

Where in India is Byrnihat, the world's most polluted city?
The World Air Quality Report 2024 shows that Byrnihat, a small town in India, is the most polluted city in the world. Only 17% of global cities meet WHO's air pollution guidelines. Several Indian cities,
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
Byrnihat tops global pollution list: CM says ‘disturbing’ fact, trying hard to control situation
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said it is disturbing to know that Byrnihat town in the state has topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities. Sangma said that his government is doing its best to control the situation in Byrnihat,
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.
Most polluted cities in the world — and the U.S. — revealed in annual report
The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.
Assam’s Byrnihat tops global pollution list
The Indian cities in the list of world’s top 20 most polluted cities are Byrnihat, Delhi, Punjab’s Mullanpur, Faridabad, Loni, Gurugram, Ganganagar, Greater Noida, Bhiwadi, Muzaffarnagar, Hanumangarh and Noida.
With 13 of 20 most polluted cities, India ranks 5th globally
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country worldwide in 2024, with Byrnihat in Meghalaya being the most polluted metropolitan area globally. High pollution levels are linked to rapid industrialisation and unregulated emissions.
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 stands 5th in world's most polluted countries, Delhi named most polluted capital
India ranks as the world's 5th most polluted country, with Byrnihat being the most polluted city and Delhi the most polluted capital. Air pollution has cut life expectancy by 5.2 years, causing 1.5 million deaths annually.
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.
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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 ...
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 ...