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People in Delhi are complaining about breathing problems and burning eyes ever since smog engulfed the national capital. Delhi is known for being one of the most polluted cities in the world. Recently, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “The high increase in PM levels in Delhi is not just due to local reasons, people & govt of Delhi are ready to take all steps but these steps will not be enough until a solution to crop burning is found.” He has highlighted the fact that the problem stems from stubble burning by farmers in Haryana and Punjab. The situation has reached crisis levels and authorities have been forced to shut schools, ban plying of trucks, stopped construction and demolition activities and even announced the return of the Odd-Even traffic scheme. The clouds of smoke are floating into Delhi from these 2 states and they have been caught on camera by NASA. Check out these horrific visuals. Stubble burning in Punjab & Haryana on October 27 (Source: NASA’s EOSDIS Worldview)
These images were captured by NASA’s EOSDIS Worldview and show the most areas in Punjab where stubble burning is happening. Stubble burning in Punjab & Haryana on October 29 (Source: NASA’s EOSDIS Worldview) 
An approximate figure of 35 million tonnes worth of stubble is set ablaze in Punjab and Haryana. Stubble burning in Punjab & Haryana on October 31 (Source: NASA’s EOSDIS Worldview) -
The hazardous level of pollution is brought to Delhi and nearby region by a thick layer of smoke wafting in on the breeze from Punjab and Haryana. Stubble burning in Punjab & Haryana on November 3 (Source: NASA’s EOSDIS Worldview)
Delhi's Chief Minister blamed agricultural stubble burning as the reason for Delhi's air pollution and even went ahead and compared the condition with a ‘gas chamber.’ Stubble burning in Punjab & Haryana on November 5 (Source: NASA’s EOSDIS Worldview)
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