Delhi's air gets a breather as stubble burning drops
Delhi's air is finally catching a break—thanks to the end of the paddy stubble burning season this November.
Farm fires, which were behind over 22% of the city's PM2.5 pollution just two weeks ago, now make up less than 3%, according to the Decision Support System.
Massive drop in farm fires across Punjab and Haryana
Farm fire numbers have tanked this year: Punjab saw just over 5,000 incidents since mid-September—less than half of last year's count.
Haryana also cut its numbers by more than half.
On November 23, only four farm fires were reported between both states.
Now, it's mostly cars and construction causing pollution
With crop burning almost off the table, Delhi's main air offenders are now vehicles, construction dust, industries, and waste burning.
The smaller fire numbers this year come down to delayed harvests from floods and better management in Punjab and Haryana—good news for anyone hoping to breathe easier in the city.