Shillong: Meghalaya is bracing for the results of a critical health survey in the industrial hub of Byrnihat. The state government expects the findings soon. Respiratory infections are surging. Data shows cases jumped from roughly 1,800 in 2021 to 7,284 this year.
The High Court of Meghalaya previously flagged the region for extreme pollution and growing health risks. A court-appointed inspection crew tracked the mess back to specific sources. Heavy dust from trucks clogs the air. An industrial road sits in ruin. Garbage piles up along the Umtrew River while industrial emissions choke nearby homes.
Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla confirmed he is waiting on the final documentation. "I am waiting for the official report on the survey exercise," Shylla said. The state plans to upgrade the Byrnihat Primary Health Centre into a full Community Health Centre to handle the spike in patients.
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