Punjab farm fires: Punjab records 2,060 agricultural fires

Punjab has recorded 2,060 agricultural fires in the past 24 hours. The fires have led to a deterioration in air quality in some parts of the state, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching ‘severe’ levels in some areas.

The fires are a result of farmers burning crop stubble, which is the leftover straw after the harvest. Stubble burning is a cheap and easy way to clear fields, but it is also a major source of air pollution.

The smoke from the fires contains harmful pollutants such as PM2.5 and PM10, which can cause respiratory problems, heart disease, and other health problems.

The air quality in Punjab is already poor, and the recent fires have made it even worse. In some areas, the AQI has reached levels that are considered to be hazardous to human health.

The Punjab government has taken some steps to reduce stubble burning, such as providing subsidies for farmers who use alternative methods to clear their fields. However, the problem is still widespread.

The air quality in Punjab is likely to remain poor until the government is able to find a more effective way to address the issue of stubble burning.