Meghalaya's Byrnihat becomes the most polluted city in the world
Meghalaya's Byrnihat becomes the most polluted city in the world
Digital Desk: Byrnihat, a city in Meghalaya, has earned the dubious distinction of becoming the world's most polluted city, with alarming levels of air pollution affecting the health and livelihoods of its residents.
The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has been categorized as "Hazardous," with high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) attributed to industrial emissions.
Residents of Byrnihat and surrounding villages, such as Dehal Bagan, are bearing the brunt of the pollution, with complaints of respiratory problems, heart disease, and tuberculosis on the rise.
The pollution has also affected crops, food grains, and daily life, with villagers struggling to dry clothes and maintain a healthy environment.
Despite repeated complaints to the Meghalaya government, no solution has been found, prompting residents to demand pollution control rather than shutting down the factories.
The villagers are seeking immediate action from the government to mitigate the pollution and ensure a healthy environment for the community.
