Two weather factors are crucial for reducing air pollution. First is widespread rainfall which help in washing down the pollutants. Another is is moderate to strong winds which usually disperse the pollutants. But unfortunately, we do not foresee any of these weather activities during next one week or so.
We do not expect any significant increase in wind speed in coming days. Another factor which is essential to wash away the pollutants is moderate to heavy rain. We do not expect any significant rainfall for at least next 4 to 5 days. Therefore, chances of relief from ongoing air pollution is ruled out.
The Lieutenant Governor cited data that said stubble burning had spiked 19 per cent between October 24 and November 2 from the corresponding period in 2021.
While the main focus is on co-firing biomass pellets and limiting crop residue burning, a review meeting co-chaired by two Union ministers found that these measures may not have tangible benefits this year.
Haryana Agriculture Minister JP Dalal informed the state assembly that police complaints or cases were registered against 2,943 farmers for stubble burning from 2019-2021 and 736 were arrested in 2019-2020.