Stubble burning cases have increased since the last five days in parts of Punjab. While air quality deteriorates in cities across North Indian states, an average of 5000 cases of stubble burning are being reported daily in Punjab.

“Total 32,734 fire incidents (stubble burning) were reported in Punjab, out of which 10,836 have been reviewed and around 21,000 will be visited in next 2-3 days. Average fire incidents have increased in past 4-5 days, but are still less by 25% as compared to last year’s average of 45%,” Samita, Environmental Engineer, State Pollution Control Board told ANI.