Punjab reports lowest stubble‑burning in seven years; MP logs a rise

Punjab logs a seven‑year low in stubble‑burning; MP reports a sharp rise as air‑quality concerns remain.

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Punjab reports lowest stubble‑burning in seven years; MP logs a rise

Punjab reports lowest stubble‑burning in seven years; MP logs a rise
Punjab recorded only **5,046** farm‑fires this season — a seven‑year low — with just 12 incidents on 13 November. In contrast, Madhya Pradesh has logged over **10,800** cases. 
The inter‑ministerial monitoring group recorded **23,613** farm‑fires across six states including Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan. Although lower fires are positive for air‑quality, cities such as Amritsar still registered a PM2.5 average of **164**, indicating persistent pollution. 
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