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Pakistan Farm Fires Drive Delhi Towards Severe Air Quality in 2–3 Days
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 06:07 AM
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Fires in Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces are expected to worsen Delhi's already high pollution levels, with authorities warning of severe air quality in the next few days.
Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces have seen extensive farm fires, largely due to dry conditions and agricultural practices.
The smoke is drifting across the border, intensifying Delhi's already severe pollution levels.
Air quality monitors in the capital predict a 'severe' rating within the next two to three days, prompting health advisories for vulnerable groups.
Authorities are urging cross‑border cooperation to mitigate the fires and reduce transboundary smoke.
The smoke is drifting across the border, intensifying Delhi's already severe pollution levels.
Air quality monitors in the capital predict a 'severe' rating within the next two to three days, prompting health advisories for vulnerable groups.
Authorities are urging cross‑border cooperation to mitigate the fires and reduce transboundary smoke.