Punjab Weather Update: Temperatures Dip, Pollution Rises Amid Stubble Burning Surge

Temperatures in Punjab are steadily decreasing. The minimum night temperature dropped by 0.7 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature increased by 0.5 degrees Celsius, though temperatures remain normal. No rain is forecast in the coming days. The weather will remain dry, and winds from the mountains will make people shiver.

Meanwhile, the lockdown situation created by reduced wind speeds in North India will continue to pose a pollution problem in Punjab. Pollution levels have increased in several cities over the past 24 hours. A western disturbance brought light rains following recent rains, which provided temporary relief from pollution. However, the change in wind direction has suddenly caused pollution levels to rise.

Increasing cases of stubble burning

Cases of stubble burning are continuously emerging. According to satellite monitoring data, 100 cases were reported in the past 24 hours. Muktsar reported the highest number of cases at 16, followed by Moga at 13, Ludhiana at 12, Ferozepur-Sangrur at 9, and Fazilka-Malerkotla at 7.

With these figures, 3384 cases of stubble burning have been reported in the state. In these figures, which have been recorded since September 15, the highest number of cases have been reported from Sangrur, the home district of CM Bhagwant Mann. 566 cases were recorded here. While the second most affected area is Tarn Taran, where elections are to be held on November 11. 541 cases of stubble burning were reported here. Apart from this, 334 cases have been reported in Ferozepur, 290 in Amritsar and 234 in Bathinda.