Punjab stubble fires fall, but most now set at dusk to evade detection
Farmers in Punjab have started lighting stubble fires in the evening, believing the blazes will escape notice from satellites and officials. The shift has led to a noticeable decline in fire incidents recorded by monitoring systems. Many farmers reportedly adopt this approach to avoid the penalties linked to stubble burning. The development points to a change in how the practice is being carried out rather than a clear reduction in burning itself.
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