Balanced News: Total Farm Fires Cross 30,000 Mark in Punjab Since September 15

Stubble burning incidents in Punjab have crossed the 30,000 mark within two months, with 2,544 fresh farm fires reported on Wednesday. The air quality in Delhi is once again classified as “severe,” while neighboring Haryana’s air quality is categorized as “very poor.” Punjab and Haryana’s paddy straw burning is a significant contributor to air pollution levels in the national capital during October and November. The national capital recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401, with stubble burning accounting for 23% of the pollution.