Environmental Crisis: Meghalaya's Pristine Umngot River Turns Brown Due to Road Construction Project

Oct 30, 2025 12:02 am CST

Meghalaya MP Ricky J Syngkon has urged the Central government to intervene as the once crystal-clear Umngot River has turned brown due to construction debris from the Shillong-Tamabil road expansion project. The environmental degradation threatens local tourism and livelihoods, with the MP calling for immediate remedial actions to save this natural wonder along the Indo-Bangladesh border.