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Peak expected in November second week, says Punjab agri dept official
The impact of stubble burning in its neighbourhood is expected to be seen in Delhi in the coming three days as farm fire incidents start to increase in Punjab. Prevailing winds are also expected to aid the transport of emissions from northwest India to the Capital.
On Wednesday, Punjab reported 69 farm fires – the highest single-day spike since September 15. The overall farm fire figures in the state are still the lowest since the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) started maintaining data in 2020. (See box)
