Byrnihat Records World’s Most Polluted Air: A Green Humour Take by Rohan Chakravarty
In a startling revelation, Byrnihat, a small industrial town on the Assam-Meghalaya border, has topped the global list for the most polluted air, according to recent air quality index (AQI) measurements. While the news has raised environmental concerns, it has also caught the attention of acclaimed cartoonist Rohan Chakravarty, known for his environmentally focused comic series, Green Humour.
In his latest illustration, Chakravarty combines climate awareness with satire, highlighting how even small, lesser-known towns are now facing the brunt of industrial and vehicular pollution. His comic reflects not only the absurdity of the situation but also the urgency for action.
Why Is Byrnihat So Polluted?
Industrial Activity: Byrnihat hosts multiple factories and power plants, contributing significantly to particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air.
Vehicular Emissions: Heavy transport and logistics traffic between Guwahati and Shillong add to air pollution.
Poor Regulation: Lack of stringent pollution controls and environmental monitoring has worsened the AQI.
The Role of Green Humour
Rohan Chakravarty's Green Humour is India’s first comic strip dedicated to environment and wildlife conservation. With witty visuals and hard-hitting punchlines, it sheds light on ecological issues through satire.
His Byrnihat cartoon features:
Smog-covered hills coughing up PM2.5 particles
Factories competing for who emits more
A local resident selling “fresh polluted air in jars”
The comic strip is both humorous and critically reflective, reminding us that humour can be a powerful tool in raising environmental consciousness.
What This Means for India
Local Governments Must Act: Immediate steps are needed to regulate industries, limit vehicular emissions, and invest in air monitoring.
Public Awareness: Art, satire, and education must be used to raise environmental awareness across all age groups.
Policy Shift: Polluted towns like Byrnihat are wake-up calls that air pollution is no longer confined to metros.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Why is Byrnihat in the news?
A: Byrnihat recorded the world’s highest air pollution levels, surpassing major global cities in terms of poor air quality.
Q2: Who is Rohan Chakravarty?
A: He is a cartoonist and environmentalist best known for his comic series Green Humour, which uses satire to highlight climate and wildlife issues.
Q3: What is Green Humour’s take on Byrnihat?
A: The cartoon presents a satirical but serious look at Byrnihat’s pollution, illustrating it as a smog-filled, industrial dystopia.
Q4: Is Byrnihat’s pollution permanent?
A: No, but without immediate intervention in emissions, waste management, and public health policies, the air quality is likely to remain hazardous.
Q5: How can pollution levels be improved?
A: Through regulation of factories, better public transport, reduction of diesel vehicles, planting of green buffers, and stricter environmental compliance.
Published on: June 28, 2025
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