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Stubble burning pushes AQI over 200 in three Punjab cities, Tarn Taran worst
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:01 AM
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Stubble burning in Punjab has driven the Air Quality Index above 200 in three cities, with Tarn Taran recording the highest levels.
Stubble burning associated with the post‑harvest season has begun to deteriorate air quality across Punjab. Monitoring agencies reported that the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 200 mark in three urban centres, signalling poor to hazardous conditions.
Among the affected locations, Tarn Taran posted the highest AQI reading, surpassing the 200 threshold by a significant margin. The other two cities also recorded values above 200, though exact figures were not disclosed.
Health officials warned that such elevated pollution levels can aggravate respiratory problems, especially for vulnerable groups. Local authorities are urging farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management practices to curb further spikes in air pollution.
Among the affected locations, Tarn Taran posted the highest AQI reading, surpassing the 200 threshold by a significant margin. The other two cities also recorded values above 200, though exact figures were not disclosed.
Health officials warned that such elevated pollution levels can aggravate respiratory problems, especially for vulnerable groups. Local authorities are urging farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management practices to curb further spikes in air pollution.