A study using a dense network of low-cost air quality sensors has revealed that Guwahati’s winter PM2.5 pollution peaks at 113.05 µg/m³, nearly three times higher than India's safe limit of 40 µg/m³ and 2.8 times above the NAAQS 24-hour threshold of 60 µg/m³.
After the IQAir in their report listed Guwahati as the 2nd most polluted city in Central and South Asia, the Pollution Control Board, Assam (PCBA) clarified that it was a misleading report.
A recent report by the Swiss air quality monitoring body, IQAir, has raised some serious concerns about air pollution levels in cities all across the world
In a proactive move to combat air pollution and promote environmental sustainability, the West Garo Hills District has issued comprehensive instructions applicable throughout the district for New Year celebrations.
The video quickly went viral on social media platforms, with netizens expressing their shock and concern over the potential environmental impact of such heavy smoke emissions.