Delhi Air Turns Severe as Punjab Farm Fires Rise
Delhi's air quality has dropped into the severe zone just before Diwali. At the same time, farm fires in neighbouring Punjab have increased, which can add smoke to the city's air. Residents, especially children and older people, may need to take extra care.
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Context: Stubble burning, where farmers burn leftover crop residue after harvest, is a yearly source of smoke in north India. Delhi's winter air often gets worse because cold weather traps pollution close to the ground.
Burning Potato score: 63%