Stubble Burning
Delhi's AQI worsens to very poor amid stubble burning
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Delhi's air quality index slipped back into the 'very poor' category on Thursday, reaching 311, as stubble burning in neighboring states intensified. Farm fires in Punjab hit 351 instances, the second-highest this season, contributing significantly to the pollution. Students protested at Jantar Mantar demanding government action, while authorities reinstated bus parking at a key hotspot to curb emissions.
The Supreme Court directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file a report detailing steps to curb stubble burning, a key factor in Delhi-NCR's air pollution crisis. The order came during a hearing on air quality matters, with advocates highlighting the need for stricter measures amid worsening conditions. The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 17.
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Delhi's air quality index reached 322 on Friday, staying in the very poor category, as contributions from stubble burning are set to rise sharply over the weekend. Transport remains the primary local source of PM2.5 pollution. Forecasts indicate no improvement in the coming days amid cooler weather and winds carrying smoke from neighboring states.