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Delhi's Air Quality Dips to Moderate as Stubble Burning Sparks 19 Incidents Across Six States
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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On Wednesday, Delhi's AQI slipped into the moderate range, with authorities reporting 19 stubble‑burning incidents in six neighboring states.
Wednesday saw Delhi's Air Quality Index move from good to moderate, signalling a noticeable rise in particulate matter across the capital. The shift was recorded by the city's monitoring network and reported by local media.
The deterioration coincided with reports of 19 separate stubble‑burning events in six states surrounding Delhi. Such agricultural residue fires release large amounts of smoke that drift into the National Capital Region, contributing to the higher AQI.
Environmental officials have urged residents to limit outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups, and have called for stricter enforcement of anti‑burning regulations in the affected states. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the air quality improves in the coming days.
The deterioration coincided with reports of 19 separate stubble‑burning events in six states surrounding Delhi. Such agricultural residue fires release large amounts of smoke that drift into the National Capital Region, contributing to the higher AQI.
Environmental officials have urged residents to limit outdoor activities, especially for vulnerable groups, and have called for stricter enforcement of anti‑burning regulations in the affected states. Continuous monitoring will determine whether the air quality improves in the coming days.