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Stubble’s Role in Delhi Pollution Falls to About 3% as AQI Stays Very Poor Across NCR

Analysts attribute the persistent smog to vehicles, industry, power plants, waste burning.

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This year’s peak is not only lower but also arrived later than previous years (File photo)

Overview

  • The IITM Decision Support System estimated stubble’s share of Delhi PM2.5 at 2.66% on Saturday, with forecasts keeping it below 3% into Tuesday.
  • Farm-fire detections fell to single digits in Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, while satellites logged higher burning in Madhya Pradesh (607) and Uttar Pradesh (522).
  • Across six states since September 15, CREAMS counted 27,720 residue‑burning events, about 15% fewer than a year earlier.
  • Despite the decline, CPCB reported severe pollution in Ghaziabad (437), Hapur (420) and Noida (418) and a very poor AQI of 391 in Delhi, with AQEWS expecting little near‑term relief.
  • With stubble impact waning after a later, lower peak of about 22% on November 12, experts cite transport emissions at roughly 14% and other year‑round sources as the main drivers, while the Agriculture Secretary credited government support for machinery plus in‑situ and ex‑situ measures for fewer fires.