Punjab: 321 new stubble burning cases reported on Tuesday
Punjab logged 321 new stubble burning cases on Tuesday, bringing this season's total to 2,839—a big drop from 4,132 last year.
The numbers are heading in the right direction, but the problem isn't gone yet.
Some districts still seeing hundreds of cases
Even with fewer fires, districts like Sangrur and Tarn Taran are still seeing hundreds of cases.
Air quality has taken a hit—Khanna's AQI hit a poor 251—and while some rain has helped a bit, calm autumn weather means pollution is sticking around.
Stubble burning remains Punjab's main winter pollution source and continues to affect not just locals but also neighboring regions like Delhi-NCR.
What's being done to tackle the issue?
The drop in fires comes from government efforts and stricter rules.
Still, many farmers stick to old habits because alternatives can be tough or costly.
The state keeps pushing for better crop residue management—but making change happen on the ground is slow work.