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Pollution and cleanliness in Shillong, India

Shillong is a city in India. There are 143.2K people living in the city. The next article discusses the air pollution levels and city cleanliness reported by residents and tourists.


In Shillong, India, 143.2K people live in an area with medium-high levels of air pollution. The result of this is that the air quality in the city is considered to be good, and residents enjoy relatively clean air, although there is some pollution occasionally. Generally, public spaces are kept fairly clean in the city of Shillong by residents and authorities.

Visitors and residents found that spending time there can be unpleasant sometimes, and some reported feeling insecure. Streets and areas in the city can sometimes be dirty and unpleasant, so the city is not known for its cleanliness. Several travelers to Shillong complain of poor air quality and sanitary conditions during their trip. Garbage removal in the city and dirty streets have been problems encountered by some travelers and residents.

Several parks and green areas can be enjoyed by locals and visitors, although some are badly maintained. There are some clean and accessible water sources in the city and the surrounding areas, but not always. and there are reports mentioning a lack of clean, high-quality water, but this typically isn't a problem. In certain areas of the city, visitors liked the efficient sewage and waste disposal systems.

There are often issues related to noise disturbances in the city that concern residents and visitors. Parks and green areas in the city of Shillong occasionally received negative reviews. Night lighting in the city of Shillong is not a significant issue for residents and tourists, and streets are lit without significant disruptions. Water in the city is not particularly liked by residents.



Mesurement Score (out of 5)
The pollution of the air

3.71

Air quality rating

1.43

Maintain a clean and tidy environment

1.66

How comfortable is it to spend time in Shillong

1.77

Polluted environment

3.34

An unpleasant stay in the city

3.23

Complaints about garbage disposal and dirt

3.65

A lack of parks or a failure to keep them clean

2.85

Inaccessible and polluted drinking water

2.77

Access to clean, safe drinking water

2.09

Reliability of sanitation services

1.35

Light pollution and noise pollution

3.06

The quality of parks and green areas

4.52

Nightlights work without issue and are quiet

1.94

Pollution of water

3.72

Quality of Water

1.42



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