Delhi's smog came from farm fires lit after NASA's satellite passed

Delhi's smog came from farm fires lit after NASA's satellite passed

On two Oct nights with the same weather, Delhi's air was far cleaner. India's weather satellite shows surge in evening crop burning in the 4 days before Nov 1.

Stubble burning after 3 pm escapes NASA satellite count as Delhi AQI hits 331

Delhi’s pollution spike was linked to stubble-burning fires in Punjab and Haryana, many of which were lit after NASA’s satellite passed over the region. An HT analysis found that evening fires and north-westerly winds carried smoke towards the capital, pushing its AQI to 324 on Monday.

​Evening Stubble Burning Missed by NASA Satellite Drove Delhi’s Severe Air Quality Dip: HT Data Analysis

A detailed environmental data analysis by Hindustan Times has revealed that a sharp surge in evening stubble burning across Punjab and Haryana—occurring after daytime satellite passes—was the primary driver behind Delhi’s air quality plunging into the “very poor” category on Monday, November 2, 2026. ​While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded a 24-hour average […] The post ​Evening Stubble Burning Missed by NASA Satellite Drove D…