Environment & Ecology
The Umngot River in Meghalaya, renowned for its crystal-clear waters and tourism appeal at Dawki and Shnongpdeng, has turned murky and brown, sparking environmental concern.
Experts attribute the change to construction debris, soil dumping, and hill-cutting from the NHIDCL Shillong–Dawki highway project, which have caused severe turbidity in the river.
The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board has reported environmental violations, noting that excavated soil and waste have been sliding into the river due to poor containment practices during construction.
MCQ:
The recent pollution of the Umngot River in Meghalaya is primarily linked to—
(a) Illegal coal mining activities
(b) Oil leakage from riverine transport
(c) Highway construction and soil dumping by NHIDCL
(d) Tourism-related plastic waste accumulation
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