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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)

1st Week March 2025

 

Sl. No.
Name of City Cover and Location
Air Quality Index (AQI)
Rating
1.
Shillong
(i) Lumpyngngad, Shillong
54
Satisfactory
(ii) Barik
71
Satisfactory
(iii) 4 1/2 Mile, Upper Shillong
65
Satisfactory
(iv) Polo
59
Satisfactory
Average of 4 sampling locations
62
Satisfactory
2.
Dawki
(i) PHE Quarter, Dawki
48
Good
(ii) Bakur Dawki
49
Good
(iii) Dawki Market
47
Good
Average of 3 sampling locations
48
Good
3.
Khliehriat
(i) O/o BDO, C&R, Khliehriat
56
Satisfactory
(ii) Dkhiah Sub Div, Khliehriat
53
Satisfactory
(iii) AEE (PWD Road), Khliehriat
44
Good
Average of 3 sampling locations
51
Satisfactory
4.
Byrnihat
(i) EPIP, Byrnihat
130
Moderate
(ii)15th Mile, Byrnihat
91
Satisfactory
(iii) 17th Mile, Byrnihat
79
Satisfactory
(iv) Khasi Killing
74
Satisfactory
Average of 4 sampling locations
97
Satisfactory
5.
Umiam
(i) Umiam Industrial Estate
75
Satisfactory
(ii) Umbir, Umiam
40
Good
(iii) Ri Shat Sngi Orchid Resort, Umiam
57
Satisfactory
Average of 3 sampling locations
53
Satisfactory
6.
Nongstoin
(i) O/o SDO, PHE, Nongstoin
57
Satisfactory
(ii) Nongstoin College, Nongstoin
55
Satisfactory
(iii) Forest House, Mawiaban
55
Satisfactory
Average of 3 sampling locations
56
Satisfactory
7.
Tura
(i) Araimile, Dakopgre, Tura
65
Satisfactory
(ii) O/o DFO, Territorial Division, Ringrey, Tura
64
Satisfactory
(iii) Akongngre, Tura
68
Satisfactory
Average of 3 sampling locations
66
Satisfactory
8.
Ampati
(i) Ampati Ciruit House, Ampati
54
Satisfactory
(ii) O/o DCIC, Ampati
58
Satisfactory
(iii) Adugre, Ampati
56
Satisfactory
Average of 3 sampling locations
56
Satisfactory
9.
Dadenggre
(i) O/o BDO, C & RD Block, Dadenggre
54
Satisfactory
(ii) Bolchugre, Dadenggre
52
Satisfactory
(iii) O/o The Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Dadenggre
50
Good
Average of 3 sampling locations
52
Satisfactory
10.
Bajengdoba
Narongkol, Bajengdoba, North Garo Hills
46
Good
Rural Area
11.
Thamar, Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills
37
Good
12.
Mawkynrew Range Office, Laitdiengsai, East Khasi Hills
39
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.

 

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