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.
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,
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,
Meghalaya's Byrnihat Surpasses Delhi to Become the World's Most Polluted City in 2024
Byrnihat, on the Assam-Meghalaya border, is the world's most polluted city in 2024, surpassing Delhi. Unchecked emissions and poor planning fuel the crisis.
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.
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.
India's air quality improves slightly in 2024, yet six cities remain among world's worst polluted
India saw a seven per cent decline in PM2.5 levels in 2024, but six of the world's ten most polluted cities were still in the country, according to the IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report. India's annual PM2.
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.
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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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