HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldPunjab Records Sharpest Single-Day Spike in Stubble Burning on Diwali
Punjab experienced its highest single-day spike in stubble burning on November 8, with 1,152 farm fires reported, contributing to a total of 4,459 incidents this season, according to ISRO data. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) inspected 2,998 sites, imposed environmental compensation in 1,228 cases, and levied fines totaling Rs 62.55 lakh. Tarn Taran district reported the most incidents with 654 cases. Delhi faced hazardous air quality with AQI reaching 370 the morning after Diwali.
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