The state’s air quality touched a new low in many districts of the state following many farm fire cases in the paddy heartlands of Malwa belt.
People complained of uneasiness in breathing in several parts. Smoggy conditions prevailed in many parts of the state on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.
At one point of time on Wednesday morning, Patiala recorded “very poor” air quality at 326 while, at the same time, Delhi air quality was 325.
With over 30,000 farm fires in Punjab, the air quality has taken a hit across the state. “I was travelling home in my car with my family after a function and could not see anything on the road at around 10.30 am,” said Ludhiana resident Naresh Handa.
Similar views were expressed by residents in Patiala, Malerkotla, Khanna and Mandi Gobindgarh. “There was unease in breathing inside the house too. Despite air purifier in my room, it was tough,” said Malerkotla resident Waseem Anwar Khan.
