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Punjab Records 4,459 Farm Fires This Paddy Season as Stubble Burning Continues

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Punjab has logged a cumulative total of 4,459 farm-fire incidents so far in the current paddy harvesting season. The figure reflects the continued practice of burning crop stubble after harvest. The source article, an analysis piece, examines why farmers resort to this method under tight time pressure and financial constraints. It points to a window of roughly 25 days available for clearing fields before the next sowing cycle. The data highlights an ongoing environmental concern in the region tied to agricultural practices.

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