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Agriculture
Haryana to Deploy PM2.5 Sensors in Farm Fire Hotspots
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 05:40 AM
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Authorities plan to install PM2.5 sensors in Haryana’s farm fire hotspots to monitor pollution levels from stubble burning.
The move aims to track real-time PM2.5 concentrations in areas where stubble burning is prevalent. By placing sensors at identified hotspots, officials hope to obtain accurate data on pollution spikes during the harvesting season.
The collected information is expected to help authorities assess the impact of farm fires on air quality and formulate timely responses. It may also support efforts to alert nearby communities about hazardous conditions.
Environmental experts believe that continuous monitoring will improve understanding of the link between agricultural practices and urban pollution levels, aiding long-term policy planning.
The collected information is expected to help authorities assess the impact of farm fires on air quality and formulate timely responses. It may also support efforts to alert nearby communities about hazardous conditions.
Environmental experts believe that continuous monitoring will improve understanding of the link between agricultural practices and urban pollution levels, aiding long-term policy planning.