The AQI Index of Lahore Pakistan on 09 November, 2026 just after Diwali has 456 which is significantly higher than Delhi today. It is majorly showcased on news that the AQI is become higher due to Diwali Celebration. Diwali being a Hindu festival, is celebrated in India, and even after Diwali the AQI of Delhi is only 246 as compared to Pakistan where the AQI is doubled.
Below are the images of Weather website showing origin of plume of smoke orignating from the Punjab state of India. The state burns the Parali/ Puwal or dry stems remaining after the harvesting of Rice. The rice has been taken out from the harvest and the remaining waist left of the agriculture land is being burnt resulting of huge Plume of smoke engulfing the northern part of India and Pakistan. As per satellite data the burning of Parali starts in evening around 6 pm to whole night. So, as seen from the satellite images the pollution is majorly caused by the burning of rice waste in Punjab state agriculture fields.
Below are the pictures showing different dates and time of origin of PM 2.5 pollution/ smoke from Punjab state India starting form around 6 PM local Indian time.
Due to west wind and hot November this year the majority of smoke originating form Punjab is entering in Pakistan. While the Central Government of made strict rules to avoid burning of dry Rice waste/Parali, The local government fails to implement properly. There were 7 centers for collection of Rice waste/ Parali in Punjab but most of them are not working or either closed. While other Indian states are following the guidelines for not burning the Parali but state government failed to do so in Punjab state and one town Baranal, Punjab has highest AQI of 1216 due to burning of Rice waste. The AQI Index of Punjab towns are quite higher and some of them are higher than Delhi.
Below is the images of AQI in Punjab city/ towns
Sangrur, Punjab, AQI 172
Dhuri, Punjab AQI 548
Moga, Punjab, AQI Indes 189
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