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Punjab CM Challenges BJP: Delhi's Severe Pollution Persists Despite Absence of Stubble Burning
Dec 17, 2025 12:41 am CST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questions BJP's narrative on pollution sources as Delhi's AQI reaches dangerous levels between 450-500 while Punjab reports no stubble burning incidents. Mann highlights that Punjab farmers have reduced stubble burning by 70-80%, yet Delhi's air quality crisis continues unabated, suggesting other factors are responsible for the capital's pollution problems.
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.
Satellite Data Reveals Farmers Shifted Stubble Burning to Afternoons, Evading Detection Systems
Dec 09, 2025 08:17 pm CST
New satellite analysis challenges claims of 90% reduction in stubble burning across Punjab and Haryana, revealing farmers have strategically shifted burning times to afternoons to evade monitoring systems. While burnt area has genuinely decreased by 25-37%, significant burning continues, undermining Delhi's air quality policy efforts.
Satellite Monitoring Fails to Detect 90% of Farm Fires in Punjab and Haryana: iFOREST Report Reveals
Dec 09, 2025 02:18 am CST
A new report by iFOREST reveals that over 90% of large farm fires in Punjab and Haryana go undetected by official monitoring systems due to farmers shifting stubble-burning to late afternoons. Despite this monitoring gap, burnt areas have decreased by 25-35% in recent years, though approximately 30,000 sq km of paddy fields were still burnt in 2025, significantly impacting air quality in Delhi-NCR and the Indo-Gangetic region.
Record-Breaking Decline in Farm Fires: Punjab and Haryana Report Lowest Stubble Burning Incidents in 5 Years
Dec 02, 2025 02:12 am CST
Farm fire incidents in Punjab and Haryana have reached their lowest levels in five years during the 2025 paddy harvesting season, with Punjab reporting 5,114 cases (53% reduction from 2024) and Haryana documenting 662 incidents. The Commission for Air Quality Management attributes this success to comprehensive action plans, advanced machinery adoption, and innovative paddy straw utilization methods, significantly improving Delhi-NCR's air quality.
Traffic Emissions, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air Quality in 'Severe' Category: CSE Report Analysis
Dec 01, 2025 11:20 pm CST
A comprehensive analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that despite reduced stubble burning, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' to 'severe', primarily due to local emissions from traffic and industry. The study identifies a "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide as the main culprits, with pollution hotspots expanding across the capital and neighboring NCR regions experiencing prolonged smog episodes.
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.
Supreme Court Demands Time-Bound Action Plan to Combat Delhi's Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 01, 2025 07:01 pm CST
The Supreme Court has instructed the Commission for Air Quality Management and NCR state authorities to develop a concrete, actionable strategy addressing Delhi's persistent air pollution problem. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that while stubble burning contributes to the crisis, it represents just one aspect of a broader environmental challenge requiring coordinated expert solutions rather than political battles.
Delhi's Air Quality Crisis: 13 Days of 'Very Poor' AQI With No Relief in Sight
Nov 27, 2025 01:24 am CST
Delhi continues to struggle with 'very poor' air quality for the 13th consecutive day, recording an AQI of 327. With vehicular emissions contributing 21.6% to pollution levels and no improvement expected soon, health experts are recommending regular diagnostic screening for vulnerable populations to detect early signs of pollution-related health issues.
Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis: Data Reveals Multiple Sources Beyond Farm Fires Contributing to Toxic Air Quality
Nov 26, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Analysis of Delhi's deteriorating air quality shows farm fires contribute significantly during peak periods but account for only part of the pollution problem. Data indicates surrounding cities contribute 29.5% of pollutants, while transport adds 19.7% and unidentified sources comprise an alarming 34.8%. Despite fluctuating farm fire contributions, Delhi's AQI remains dangerously above safe levels across all areas, highlighting the need for a comprehensive multi-regional approach to combat the seasonal air quality crisis.