Air Quality Index (AQI) of Cities/Towns/Industrial Areas in the state of Meghalaya monitored under National Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP)
1st Week September 2024
Sl. No. |
Name of City Cover and Location | Air Quality Index (AQI) |
Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Shillong | ||
| (i) Lumpyngngad, Shillong | 37 |
Good |
|
| (ii) Barik | 64 |
Satisfactory |
|
| (iii) 4 1/2 Mile, Upper Shillong | 44 |
Good |
|
| (iv) Polo | 46 |
Good |
|
| Average of 4 sampling locations | 48 |
Good |
|
2. |
Dawki | ||
| (i) PHE Quarter, Dawki | 41 |
Good |
|
| (ii) Bakur Dawki | 43 |
Good |
|
| (iii) Dawki Market | 40 |
Good |
|
| Average of 3 sampling locations | 41 |
Good |
|
3. |
Khliehriat | ||
| (i) O/o BDO, C&R, Khliehriat | 38 |
Good |
|
| (ii) Dkhiah Sub Div, Khliehriat | 35 |
Good |
|
| Average of 2 sampling locations | 37 |
Good |
|
4. |
Byrnihat | ||
| (i) EPIP, Byrnihat | 128 |
Moderate |
|
| (ii)15th Mile, Byrnihat | 92 |
Satisfactory |
|
| (iii) 17th Mile, Byrnihat | 76 |
Satisfactory |
|
| (iv) Khasi Killing | 64 |
Satisfactory |
|
| Average of 4 sampling locations | 93 |
Satisfactory |
|
5. |
Umiam | ||
| (i) Umiam Industrial Estate | 60 |
Satisfactory |
|
| (ii) Umbir, Umiam | 31 |
Good |
|
| (iii) Ri Shat Sngi Orchid Resort, Umiam | 35 |
Good |
|
| Average of 3 sampling locations | 42 |
Good |
|
6. |
Nongstoin | ||
| (i) O/o SDO, PHE, Nongstoin | 49 |
Good |
|
| (ii) Nongstoin College, Nongstoin | 46 |
Good |
|
| (iii) Forest House, Mawiaban | 43 |
Good |
|
| Average of 2 sampling locations | 46 |
Good |
|
7. |
Tura | ||
| (i) Araimile, Dakopgre, Tura | 37 |
Good |
|
| (ii) O/o DFO, Territorial Division, Ringrey, Tura | 41 |
Good |
|
| (iii) Akongngre, Tura | 43 |
Good |
|
| Average of 3 sampling locations | 40 |
Good |
|
8. |
Ampati | ||
| (i) Ampati Ciruit House, Ampati | 45 |
Good |
|
| (ii) O/o DCIC, Ampati | 47 |
Good |
|
| (iii) Adugre, Ampati | 44 |
Good |
|
| Average of 3 sampling locations | 45 |
Good |
|
9. |
Dadenggre | ||
| (i) O/o BDO, C & RD Block, Dadenggre | 32 |
Good |
|
| (ii) Bolchugre, Dadenggre | 34 |
Good |
|
| (iii) O/o The Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Dadenggre | 30 |
Good |
|
| Average of 3 sampling locations | 32 |
Good |
|
10. |
Bajengdoba | ||
| Narongkol, Bajengdoba, North Garo Hills | 33 |
Good |
|
Rural Area
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11. |
Thamar, Amlarem, West Jaintia Hills | 26 |
Good |
12. |
Mawkynrew Range Office, Laitdiengsai, East Khasi Hills | 25 |
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.