Air Quality Index (AQI) of Cities/Towns/Industrial Areas in the state of Meghalaya monitored under National Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP)
1st Week October 2024
Sl. No. |
Name of City Cover and Location | Air Quality Index (AQI) |
Rating |
---|---|---|---|
1. |
Shillong | ||
(i) Lumpyngngad, Shillong | 16 |
Good |
|
(ii) Barik | 23 |
Good |
|
(iii) 4 1/2 Mile, Upper Shillong | 18 |
Good |
|
(iv) Polo | 19 |
Good |
|
Average of 4 sampling locations | 19 |
Good |
|
2. |
Dawki | ||
(i) PHE Quarter, Dawki | 18 |
Good |
|
(ii) Bakur Dawki | 19 |
Good |
|
(iii) Dawki Market | 17 |
Good |
|
Average of 3 sampling locations | 18 |
Good |
|
3. |
Khliehriat | ||
(i) O/o BDO, C&R, Khliehriat | 17 |
Good |
|
(ii) Dkhiah Sub Div, Khliehriat | 16 |
Good |
|
Average of 2 sampling locations | 17 |
Good |
|
4. |
Byrnihat | ||
(i) EPIP, Byrnihat | 63 |
Satisfactory |
|
(ii)15th Mile, Byrnihat | 39 |
Good |
|
(iii) 17th Mile, Byrnihat | 34 |
Good |
|
(iv) Khasi Killing | 31 |
Good |
|
Average of 4 sampling locations | 42 |
Good |
|
5. |
Umiam | ||
(i) Umiam Industrial Estate | 32 |
Good |
|
(ii) Umbir, Umiam | 14 |
Good |
|
(iii) Ri Shat Sngi Orchid Resort, Umiam | 16 |
Good |
|
Average of 3 sampling locations | 21 |
Good |
|
6. |
Nongstoin | ||
(i) O/o SDO, PHE, Nongstoin | 23 |
Good |
|
(ii) Nongstoin College, Nongstoin | 22 |
Good |
|
(iii) Forest House, Mawiaban | 23 |
Good |
|
Average of 2 sampling locations | 23 |
Good |
|
7. |
Tura | ||
(i) Araimile, Dakopgre, Tura | 34 |
Good |
|
(ii) O/o DFO, Territorial Division, Ringrey, Tura | 33 |
Good |
|
(iii) Akongngre, Tura | 39 |
Good |
|
Average of 3 sampling locations | 35 |
Good |
|
8. |
Ampati | ||
(i) Ampati Ciruit House, Ampati | 35 |
Good |
|
(ii) O/o DCIC, Ampati | 31 |
Good |
|
(iii) Adugre, Ampati | 32 |
Good |
|
Average of 3 sampling locations | 33 |
Good |
|
9. |
Dadenggre | ||
(i) O/o BDO, C & RD Block, Dadenggre | 33 |
Good |
|
(ii) Bolchugre, Dadenggre | 31 |
Good |
|
(iii) O/o The Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Dadenggre | 36 |
Good |
|
Average of 3 sampling locations | 33 |
Good |
|
10. |
Bajengdoba | ||
Narongkol, Bajengdoba, North Garo Hills | 31 |
Good |
|
Rural Area
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11. |
Thamar, Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills | 10 |
Good |
12. |
Mawkynrew Range Office, Laitdiengsai, East Khasi Hills | 15 |
Good |
AQI calculation is as per standard procedures prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi.
Rating Scale:
Good: 0-50; Satisfactory: 51-100; Moderate: 101-200; Poor: 201-300; Very Poor: 301-400; Severe: >400; BDL: Below Detectable Limit.