Delhi, Punjab and Stubble burning

Stubble burning: Punjab reports 1,251 fresh incidents on Monday amid alarming air pollution in Delhi
Punjab recorded the highest number of stubble-burning cases on Monday. This comes as Delhi has been witnessing alarming air pollution levels for the past two days. On Sunday, the AQI level breached 450 in the national capital.
Stubble Burning Crisis And Delhi’s Air Emergency
Despite these reductions, stubble burning remains a major environmental issue, as farmers often resort to it due to limited time and inadequate machinery to manage crop residue. As the window for sowing Rabi crops like wheat is narrow, burning paddy stubble becomes a quicker option for many small-scale farmers.
'Only Punjab has reduced stubble burning': Delhi CM Atishi slams central govt for air pollution
The BJP-led central government is only indulging in politics, and has taken no step to check stubble burning,” said Atishi.
Breaking News: Atishi Blames Central Government for Rising Air Pollution, Urges Action on Stubble Burning
Delhi's air pollution has worsened, causing increasing discomfort for residents. In a press conference on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi stated that the Air Quality Index (AQI) levels have risen in northern India.
Delhi air pollution: CM Atishi says North India facing `medical emergency`
Atishi on Monday raised concerns over the severe air pollution which is affecting most parts of North India and described the situation as a "medical emergency caused by rampant stubble burning in several BJP-ruled states".
Delhi air pollution: CM Atishi slams Centre over stubble burning, says ‘North India plunged into medical emergency’
NCR is facing a severe medical emergency due to rising air pollution and accused the BJP-led central government of not taking any concrete action to solve the issue of stubble burning which has only increased in the last five years.
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