The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has again named Byrnihat as the most polluted urban area in India for the second consecutive year in 2024.
- Located about 25 km from Guwahati on the highway to Shillong, this industrial town—home to numerous industrial units including coke plants along the Assam-Meghalaya border—registered an AQI of 302 in 2023, and the pollution levels have remained nearly unchanged in 2024.
- This persistent air quality issue highlights the urgent need for coordinated intervention and enhanced cooperation between the states of Assam and Meghalaya to tackle industrial emissions and improve environmental conditions.
(Source: The Hindu)
