Stubble burning share rises to 26% in Delhi's pollution, AQI points ‘severe’
Share of pollution caused by stubble burning in Delhi NCR rose from 21% on Saturday to 26% on Sunday. Air quality dived to ‘severe category’ in few areas of the capital
Unlike previous years, stubble burning has taken some time to set in its impact on the atmosphere of the National Capital Region (NCR) this year. Due to a spike in field fires and favourable conditions for the transfer of emissions to Delhi-NCR, the percentage of stubble burning in Delhi's PM2.5 pollution increased to 26% on Sunday, the highest level this year.