Experts have indicated that the current impact of stubble burning on Delhi s air quality is minimal, but this may change as wind conditions are expected to calm down. Punjab recorded 656 paddy-residue burning incidents, while Haryana saw 166, and Uttar Pradesh reported 74 cases between September 15 and October 4. The daily count of fires in these states surpasses 6,000 at its peak.
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.
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. Amid concerns over the impact of rising temperature on wheat yields, government-research body IARI on Wednesday said the situation is not alarming right now even as it advised farmers to be ready to take contingent measures like light irrigation in case of temperature soars beyond 35-degree celsius in mid-March. Latest News | No Cause of Concern for Wheat Crop if Temp Prevails Below 35-degree C in Mid-March: IARI.
Stubble Burning Issue: As the Winter approaches stubble burning menace is once again set to hound North region. Experts said a spike in stubble burning is also possible around Diwali.