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Farm fires in Punjab, India, rose to 241 since September 15, prompting health alerts and enforcement, while Pakistan’s Punjab saw 2,009 fires, with smoke crossing borders.
Farm fires in Punjab, India, have surged to 241 since September 15, with Tarn Taran and Amritsar leading, despite an 83% drop from previous years.
Air quality in Mandi Gobindgarh reached "poor" levels (AQI 231), prompting health warnings.
Punjab has imposed fines totaling over Rs 5.6 lakh, filed 132 FIRs, and issued 87 red entries in land records to deter burning.
The state continues enforcement through a 8,000-member force and awareness campaigns.
In Pakistan’s Punjab, 2,009 farm fires were detected from October 9–18, far exceeding India’s 189, with smoke drifting into India due to wind patterns.
Experts urge transboundary cooperation, noting pollution remains a shared challenge despite progress in India.
Los incendios agrícolas en Punjab, India, aumentaron a 241 desde el 15 de septiembre, lo que provocó alertas de salud y aplicación de la ley, mientras que el Punjab de Pakistán registró 2,009 incendios, con humo que cruzó las fronteras.