Punjab farm fires hit season-high 1,152 on Deepavali despite crackdown

Punjab recorded 1,152 farm fires on Deepavali, the largest single-day count this season, despite government advisories, enforcement, and penalties. The spike indicates that current disincentives are failing to curb crop residue burning, worsening regional air quality and climate emissions. The trend is likely to continue through the harvest season.

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