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90% Reduction in Stubble Burning Across Punjab and Haryana: Government Reports Progress Amid Delhi's Air Quality Challenges
Dec 01, 2025 07:24 pm CST
The Indian government reports a significant 90% reduction in stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana during the 2025 paddy harvesting season compared to 2022 levels. Despite this progress, Delhi-NCR continues to face air pollution challenges from multiple sources, though the capital has recorded its best average AQI levels in eight years with increased "good" air quality days and fewer "severe" pollution days.
Delhi Implements GRAP-3 as Air Quality Deteriorates to 'Severe' Levels: What You Need to Know
Nov 11, 2025 01:20 pm CST
Delhi has activated Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) after air quality reached 'Severe' levels with an AQI of 425. This implementation brings strict restrictions on construction activities, vehicle usage, and school operations while aiming to combat dangerous pollution levels. Despite this surge, overall air quality metrics for 2025 show improvement compared to previous years, with significant reductions in farm fires across Punjab and Haryana.