As the traditional 'stubble' season, commencing annually on September 15 with the paddy harvest, concludes on November 30, government data indicates a 27% decrease in farm fires in Punjab compared to 2022, along with a 37% reduction in Haryana. Delhi-NCR's 'highly unfavourable meteorology and climate conditions' from late October on are also to blame for the air quality, says Commission for Air Quality Management
