The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has announced to monitor the burning of crop residuals and warned of strict action against those involved in this practice. A spokesman of the agriculture department said on Monday that Punjab is facing severe challenge of environmental pollution.
He further disclosed that it is recommended that air pollution must not exceed 80 microgram per cubic meter as per standard measure but if same exceeded to 200 microgram per cubic meter in multiple areas then this condition is known to be as smog. Dense smog has adverse effect on not only human beings but also on the crops.
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