northern India
NASA Research Reveals Shift in Stubble Burning Timing Worsens North India's Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 16, 2025 05:44 pm CST
NASA scientists have identified a significant shift in stubble burning patterns across northern India, with farmers now setting fires later in the evening rather than afternoon. This timing change complicates pollution monitoring efforts and may worsen air quality as evening conditions allow pollutants to accumulate more efficiently overnight. Satellite data shows this pattern shifting from 1-2 PM to 4-6 PM burning times, contributing to hazardous air quality levels across the Indo-Gangetic Plain during post-harvest seasons.
India's Strategic Indus River Project: Transforming Water Management Before 2029 Elections
Sep 25, 2025 05:26 pm CST
India is developing a major water management initiative by connecting the Indus and Beas Rivers through a 14-km tunnel, scheduled for completion before the 2029 elections. Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, this strategic project aims to maximize India's water utilization across northern states including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, addressing irrigation needs and strengthening national water security.