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Agriculture
Stubble Burning Degrades Punjab Air Quality; Khanna AQI Hits 256
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:37 AM
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Air quality in Punjab has deteriorated significantly due to stubble burning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Khanna reaching 256.
The air quality in the Indian state of Punjab has worsened considerably, primarily driven by the practice of stubble burning in agricultural fields. This environmental issue has led to a noticeable decline in air purity across several districts.
In the city of Khanna, located in the Patiala region, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has recorded a value of 256. This figure indicates that the air quality is in a category that poses health risks to sensitive groups and potentially the general population.
The rise in AQI levels is directly attributed to the burning of crop residue, a common but environmentally harmful practice in the region. The resulting smoke and particulate matter have significantly degraded the local atmosphere.
Residents and authorities are monitoring the situation as the poor air quality continues to affect visibility and respiratory health in the affected areas.
In the city of Khanna, located in the Patiala region, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has recorded a value of 256. This figure indicates that the air quality is in a category that poses health risks to sensitive groups and potentially the general population.
The rise in AQI levels is directly attributed to the burning of crop residue, a common but environmentally harmful practice in the region. The resulting smoke and particulate matter have significantly degraded the local atmosphere.
Residents and authorities are monitoring the situation as the poor air quality continues to affect visibility and respiratory health in the affected areas.