Air pollution
Satellite data reveals that stubble burning in Punjab is at its lowest in the past three years, according to NASA’s Worldview satellite, which tracks fire events globally. This supports the Punjab government’s claim that stubble burning, a major contributor to air pollution, has significantly reduced this year compared to the previous two years.
Stubble burning has been a major concern for air quality in Delhi and surrounding states, especially during the winter when weather conditions trap pollutants, resulting in hazardous smog. While it will take a few more weeks to confirm if air quality remains improved across the Indo-Gangetic plain, early signs are promising, with data backing up these positive trends.
The Punjab government, in data shared , reported that there were 196 farm fires between September 15 and October 6, 2024, compared to 845 during the same period in 2023 and 630 in 2022. Notably, on October 6, 2024, only three farm fires were recorded.
A comparison of the first six days of October with the same period last year further validated the significant reduction in stubble burning this season.
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