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Patiala Tops Air Pollution Charts as Stubble Smoke Chokes Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:38 PM
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Stubble burning has rendered the air in Punjab toxic, with Patiala emerging as the most polluted city in the state.
The air quality in Punjab has deteriorated significantly due to the widespread practice of stubble burning. The resulting smoke has created a toxic atmosphere across the region, posing serious health risks to residents.
Among the affected areas, Patiala has been identified as the most polluted city in the state. The concentration of particulate matter in the city's air has reached alarming levels, making it the epicenter of the current environmental crisis.
Local authorities and environmental agencies are monitoring the situation closely as the smoke continues to hang over the city. The situation highlights the recurring challenge of agricultural waste management in Punjab during this season.
Among the affected areas, Patiala has been identified as the most polluted city in the state. The concentration of particulate matter in the city's air has reached alarming levels, making it the epicenter of the current environmental crisis.
Local authorities and environmental agencies are monitoring the situation closely as the smoke continues to hang over the city. The situation highlights the recurring challenge of agricultural waste management in Punjab during this season.