Fires are down in Punjab but most being lit at dusk

 Farmers in Punjab are opting to ignite stubble fires during the evening hours, believing these flames will slip under the radar of satellites and officials. This trend has caught on within the farming community, leading to a noticeable drop in detected fire incidents. Many farmers are using this tactic to sidestep penalties associated with stubble burning. Farmers in Punjab are opting to ignite stubble fires during the evening hours, believing these flames will slip under the radar of satellites and officials. This trend has caught on within the farming community, leading to a noticeable drop in detected fire incidents. Many farmers are using this tactic to sidestep penalties associated with stubble burning.