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Patiala Air Pollution Reaches Toxic Levels Due to Stubble Burning
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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Stubble burning in Punjab has turned the air toxic, with Patiala ranking as the most polluted city in the state.
Stubble burning after the harvest has made Punjab’s air toxic, according to a report by Amar Ujala. The city of Patiala has been identified as the most polluted area in the state. Air quality readings in Patiala have risen sharply, indicating dangerous levels of particulate matter. Local authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The report highlights the urgent need for measures to curb stubble burning and protect public health.