Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized Punjab for high stubble burning rates, worsening air quality in Delhi. She urged neighboring states to cooperate for cleaner air.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addressed the Northern Zonal Council, criticizing Punjab for its ongoing stubble burning, which significantly impacts Delhi's air quality. She highlighted that states like Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have improved their crop-residue management, while Punjab's smoke levels remain high. Gupta urged neighboring states to collaborate on measures to reduce pollution, including eliminating stubble burning and enhancing electric transport. The air quality in Delhi was reported as 'very poor,' with an AQI of 351, and is expected to remain at this level for several days. Gupta also emphasized the need to renew the 1994 water-sharing agreement to meet Delhi's growing water demands.