DIVYA DELHI : Punjab continues to witness a rise in stubble-burning incidents, with 198 fresh farm fire cases reported in a single day, taking the overall tally beyond 4,650. The growing number of incidents has raised concerns over deteriorating air quality and increasing pollution levels across the region. Authorities are facing continued challenges in preventing farmers from burning crop residue after the paddy harvest. Officials have been monitoring affected areas and encouraging farmers to adopt alternative methods of stubble management. The repeated incidents have also renewed concerns about their potential impact on air pollution in neighbouring states, including Delhi-NCR, during the winter season.
