The resultant farm fires have deteriorated air quality in Delhi NCR, leading to an air emergency and enforcement of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, including restrictions and changes in school and work protocols. The situation has sparked political disputes over responsibility.
Stubble burning in Punjab crosses 3000 cases as Delhi faces air emergency
Punjab has reported over 3,000 stubble burning cases, with Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Sangrur, and Amritsar among the worst affected. Authorities have imposed significant fines and registered numerous FIRs. The resultant farm fires have deteriorated air quality in Delhi NCR, leading to an air emergency and enforcement of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan, including restrictions and changes in school and work protocols. The situation has sparked political disputes over responsibility.
