Despite being prohibited, the burning of stubble after the rice harvest in Keşan district of Edirne province shrouded the town in smoke; particulate matter levels rose to 80 in the evening. The gendarmerie issued reports against 6 field owners who were found to have burned stubble, and visibility was reduced due to the smoke.
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In Keşan district of Edirne, the smoke from stubble burning after the rice harvest, despite it being prohibited, reduced visibility and affected air quality. The gendarmerie filed reports against 6 field owners who were found to have burned stubble.
Despite being prohibited, the burning of stubble after the rice harvest in Keşan district of Edirne province shrouded the town in smoke; particulate matter levels rose to 80 in the evening. The gendarmerie issued reports against 6 field owners who were found to have burned stubble, and visibility was reduced due to the smoke.