farm fires: Stubble burning season begins in northern states as air quality concerns loom

Experts are warning of an increase in crop residue burning in neighboring states as the monsoon season comes to an end. Satellite data from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) shows that there were already six episodes of crop burning in September. Stubble burning is a major contributor to Delhi's air pollution, and urgent action is needed to address the issue.

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