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Agriculture
Punjab logs 5,517 stubble-burning incidents, Ferozepur tops the list
✍️ OrissaPOST
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:37 PM
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Punjab recorded 5,517 cases of stubble burning, with Ferozepur district reporting the highest number.
Punjab authorities have released data showing a total of 5,517 stubble‑burning incidents across the state. The figures represent the latest count of field residue fires that are commonly set after the wheat harvest.
Among the districts, Ferozepur recorded the highest number of cases, leading the state‑wide tally. The district's agricultural fields accounted for a significant share of the total incidents, underscoring a localized concentration of the practice.
Officials have reiterated concerns over the environmental and health impacts of stubble burning, noting its contribution to air‑quality deterioration during the post‑harvest period. The data is expected to inform ongoing efforts to promote alternative residue‑management methods among farmers.
Among the districts, Ferozepur recorded the highest number of cases, leading the state‑wide tally. The district's agricultural fields accounted for a significant share of the total incidents, underscoring a localized concentration of the practice.
Officials have reiterated concerns over the environmental and health impacts of stubble burning, noting its contribution to air‑quality deterioration during the post‑harvest period. The data is expected to inform ongoing efforts to promote alternative residue‑management methods among farmers.