Punjab Stubble Burning Cases Surpass 3,000 as Delhi Faces Air Emergency

Punjab police have logged more than 3,000 stubble burning incidents across the state, marking a significant rise in agricultural residue burning. The spike comes amid growing concerns over air pollution, as Delhi has declared an air emergency due to deteriorating air quality. Stubble burning releases particulate matter and toxic gases, contributing to the smog that has plagued the national capital. Environmental agencies urge farmers to adopt alternative disposal methods to curb emissions. The government has announced plans to provide subsidies for clean technologies to reduce reliance on open burning.