Chennai Air Quality Turns 'Very Poor' As AQI Crosses 300 On Diwali

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• Analysis | A 25-Day Clock And A Cash Shortfall: Why Punjab Farmers Burn Stubble

  Agricultural workers in the state are navigating severe financial pressures while attempting to clear their fields within an extremely narrow operational window. This combination of limited time and lack of funds has driven thousands of documented burning events across the region. The seasonal practice continues to trigger environmental concerns as authorities monitor the rapid accumulation of agricultural blazes.

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• DIAL rains for relief: Choked Delhi to see another cloud seeding attempt

  Heavy pollution in the national capital has prompted a collaborative meteorological intervention between aviation authorities, local government, and academic researchers to induce rainfall. By leveraging an approaching western disturbance, the multi-agency project seeks to clear the air using specialized aircraft capable of operating at higher altitudes than past unsuccessful trials.

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• Delhi pollution: SC flags rising vehicle emissions

  Tailpipe exhaust has emerged as an urgent regional crisis across the National Capital Region even as farm fire counts show a marked drop. Cross-border traffic flowing from nearby satellite cities contributes heavily to the worsening air quality, preventing the capital from tackling the issue independently. In response, judicial authorities have demanded coordinated action plans and concrete enforcement data from multiple state and municipal agencies within two weeks.

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