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Meghalaya's Byrnihat Surpasses Delhi as India's Most Polluted City
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Meghalaya's Byrnihat Surpasses Delhi as India's Most Polluted City

✍️ NewsGram 🗓 30 Jun 2026, 06:46 AM 👁 4

Contrary to common perception, Meghalaya's Byrnihat has been identified as India's most polluted city, experiencing severe air quality issues.

Meghalaya's Byrnihat has emerged as India's most polluted city, surpassing the national capital Delhi in terms of air quality degradation. This revelation challenges the widespread assumption that Delhi holds the sole distinction for the country's worst air.

The town of Byrnihat in Meghalaya is currently facing significant air pollution challenges. The specific reasons and extent of the toxic air choking the region are detailed in the report, highlighting a critical environmental concern in the northeastern state.

This situation underscores the growing air quality crisis extending beyond major metropolitan areas, with smaller towns now facing severe environmental threats.