Amid Diwali haze, farm fires, AQI plunges to poor category in Ludhiana

10 of 11 Nov days see ‘poor’ or worse air in Ludhiana

Ludhiana’s AQI fell from 314 to 209 but stayed ‘poor’; 10 of first 11 November days had poor/very poor air, CPCB data shows.

Amid Diwali haze, farm fires, AQI plunges to poor category in Ludhiana

Among other major cities, Jalandhar recorded an AQI of 332, falling in the very poor category, while Amritsar registered 266 and Patiala 220, both in the poor category

Crackers, farm fires push Punjab cities into toxic haze; Mandi Gobindgarh AQI crosses 400 - The Tribune

A cocktail of firecracker emissions, stubble burning, vehicular pollution, construction dust and smoke from garbage burning during the morning has pushed air quality across Punjab to alarming levels, with several cities witnessing a sharp deterioration in pollution levels following Diwali celebrations.

Post-Diwali Pollution: Punjab’s Mandi Gobindgarh Records Severe AQI of 445, Haryana Cities Cross 300

Chandigarh, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)  Air quality has deteriorated sharply across Punjab and Haryana following Diwali celebrations, with firecracker emissions, continued stubble burning and unfavourable weather conditions contributing to a thick blanket of smog over several cities. Mandi Gobindgarh in Punjab emerged as one of the worst-affected locations, recording an Air Quality Index […]

Pollution wreaks havoc in Patiala, AQI touches 499; PPCB reports 288 stubble burning incidents, imposes fine of Rs 3.45 lakh - tennews.in: National News Portal

Patiala, Nov 9 (IANS) Air pollution in Patiala has reached alarming levels following Diwali, with the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 499, placing it in the severe category. Meanwhile, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), in its official report as of November 8 recorded 288 incidents of stubble burning in the district. According to […] The post Pollution wreaks havoc in Patiala, AQI touches 499; PPCB reports 288 stubble burning inc…