Water being sprinkled on the roads of Agra
The pollution concerns have been compounded by stubble burning , with Mathura reporting 59 incidents this month, the highest among districts in Uttar Pradesh, according to data from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that PM10 concentrations in Fatehpur Sikri crossed 250 micrograms per cubic metre, while PM2.5 levels exceeded 200 micrograms per cubic metre. Data accessed by TOI from ICAR’s Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space showed that UP recorded 292 stubble-burning incidents in Oct. Mathura accounted for 59 cases, followed by Aligarh with 32 and Pilibhit with 16.
Agra reported two incidents during the same period.
Mathura district agriculture officer Aawesh Kumar said, “Teams had been deployed across the district to monitor incidents. The deteriorating air quality has caused breathing difficulties and eye irritation among tourists and residents. Meanwhile, road excavation work spanning 12km at five locations in Agra under the CM Grid scheme has raised concerns over dust pollution. Sixteen farmers had been fined for burning crop residue. He urged farmers to adopt scientific methods of disposal to curb pollution. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Agra | Silver Rate in Agra | Bank Holidays in Agra | Public Holidays in Agra | Agra AQI | Weather in Agra | Petrol Price in Agra | Diesel Price in Agra | CNG Price in Agra | LPG Price in Agra