Why Pakistan is also a factor as Delhi's air turns toxic before Diwali

Why Pakistan is also a factor as Delhi's air turns toxic before Diwali

While smoke from farm fires in Punjab and Haryana is believed to be driving the spike in Delhi's pollution, an unusually high number of stubble burning incidents in Pakistan is aggravating the crisis, satellite data shows. We explain the Pakistan factor behind the rise in Delhi's AQI.

Delhi's Air Quality Declines Ahead of Diwali

Delhi’s air quality has sharply declined as the festive season approaches, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) categorising it as ‘very poor’ just days before Diwali. The deterioration has been attributed to multiple factors, including stubble burning in neighbouring states and an alarming increase in agricultural fires across Pakistan. As a result, the capital is […]

Pakistan Punjab farm fires may worsen Delhi-NCR pollution; 4.2 times more cases recorded than Indian Punjab

Farm fires in Pakistan’s Punjab could worsen pollution in northern India as north-westerly winds carry smoke towards Delhi-NCR. NASA satellite data detected 13,241 fire spots in Pakistan’s Punjab during October 1-29, compared with 3,158 in Indian Punjab.