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Air Quality Index (AQI) of Cities/Towns/Industrial Areas in the state of Meghalaya monitored under National Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP)

2nd Week April 2024

 

Sl. No.
Name of City Cover and Location
Air Quality Index (AQI)
Rating
1.
Shillong
(i) Lumpyngngad, Shillong
54
Satisfactory
(ii) Barik
74
Satisfactory
(iii) 4 1/2 Mile, Upper Shillong
58
Satisfactory
(iv) Polo
62
Satisfactory
Average of 4 sampling locations
62
Satisfactory
2.
Dawki
(i) PHE Quarter, Dawki
45
Good
(ii) Bakur Dawki
51
Satisfactory
(iii) Dawki Market
47
Good
Average of 3 sampling locations
48
Good
3.
Khliehriat
(i) O/o BDO, C&R, Khliehriat
53
Satisfactory
(ii) Dkhiah Sub Div, Khliehriat
51
Satisfactory
Average of 2 sampling locations
52
Satisfactory
4.
Byrnihat
(i) EPIP, Byrnihat
194
Moderate
(ii)15th Mile, Byrnihat
119
Moderate
(iii) 17th Mile, Byrnihat
96
Satisfactory
(iv) Khasi Killing
87
Satisfactory
Average of 4 sampling locations
115
Moderate
5.
Umiam
(i) Umiam Industrial Estate
89
Satisfactory
(ii) Umbir, Umiam
37
Good
(iii) Ri Shat Sngi Orchid Resort, Umiam
39
Good
Average of 3 sampling locations
55
Satisfactory
6.
Nongstoin
(i) O/o SDO, PHE, Nongstoin
58
Satisfactory
(ii) Nongstoin College, Nongstoin
50
Good
Average of 2 sampling locations
54
Satisfactory
7.
Tura
(i) Araimile, Dakopgre, Tura
56
Satisfactory
(ii) O/o DFO, Territorial Division, Ringrey, Tura
54
Satisfactory
(iii) Akongngre, Tura
57
Satisfactory
Average of 3 sampling locations
56
Satisfactory
8.
Ampati
(i) Ampati Ciruit House, Ampati
50
Good
(ii) O/o DCIC, Ampati
55
Satisfactory
(iii) Adugre, Ampati
51
Satisfactory
Average of 3 sampling locations
52
Satisfactory
9.
Dadenggre
(i) O/o BDO, C & RD Block, Dadenggre
52
Satisfactory
(ii) Bolchugre, Dadenggre
51
Satisfactory
(iii) O/o The Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Dadenggre
50
Good
Average of 3 sampling locations
51
Satisfactory
10.
Bajengdoba
Narongkol, Bajengdoba, North Garo Hills
43
Good
Rural Area
11.
Thamar, Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills
41
Good
12.
Mawkynrew Range Office, Laitdiengsai, East Khasi Hills
33
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

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